This chicken tot pie is the kind of dinner that disappears fast. It is cozy, filling, and very family friendly. Best of all, it leans on smart shortcuts without sacrificing flavor. Using rotisserie chicken keeps prep easy, which helps on busy days. You still end up with a dish that feels special and made with care.
At its heart, this recipe is a classic chicken pot pie filling. You get tender chicken, soft vegetables, and a creamy sauce that holds everything together. However, instead of a traditional crust, crispy tater tots take center stage. They bake up golden and crunchy, creating a contrast that makes every bite exciting. It is familiar, but also playful.
The secret to making this dish shine is building the sauce slowly. Cooking the vegetables first brings out their natural sweetness. Then, whisking the flour into the butter creates a smooth base. Adding the broth and half and half gradually helps the sauce thicken evenly. As a result, the filling stays creamy instead of watery. That texture matters once the tots go on top.
Another reason this recipe works so well is its flexibility. You can prep the filling earlier in the day and refrigerate it. When dinner time arrives, simply add the tater tots and bake. This makes it ideal for hectic evenings or casual entertaining. It also reheats beautifully, which means leftovers are a gift.
This chicken tot pie is comfort food in its most joyful form. It brings together nostalgia, ease, and that irresistible crunch everyone loves. Think of it as the fun cousin of traditional pot pie. It still feels cozy, but it does not take itself too seriously. Serve it straight from the oven and let everyone dig in. It is warm, hearty, and guaranteed to make tater tot fans very happy.
Chicken Tot Pie
Equipment
- Large skillet
- Oven proof baking dish
Ingredients
- 1 lb rotisserie chicken cooked and shredded (455g)
- 2 tbsp salted butter 28g
- 1 cup chopped onion 160g
- 0.5 cup chopped celery 60g
- 1 cup chopped carrots 130g
- 0.33 cup all purpose flour 40g
- 0.5 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 15 oz chicken broth 425ml
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed (145g)
- 0.75 cup half and half 180ml
- 32 oz frozen tater tots 907g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF / 200ºC degrees.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in the onions, celery and carrots and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the flour, thyme, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
- Gradually add in the broth and half and half whilst whisking.
- Continue to cook until the sauce has thickened then add in the rotisserie chicken and thawed peas.
- Transfer to an oven proof baking dish and top with rows of the tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for around 30 minutes until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
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