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Chicken Fajita Tater Tots™ Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Sep 19, 2017
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This cheesy, creamy, South-of-the-border casserole is packed with chicken, peppers and onions and topped with everybody’s favorite: Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes.

Chicken Fajita Tater Tots™ Casserole

  • Prep Time 35 min
  • Total 1 hr 15 min
  • Servings 8
  • Ingredients 15
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch strips
  • 1 jalapeño chile, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup thick & chunky medium salsa
Make With
Gold Medal Flour

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In 5-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell peppers and jalapeño chile; cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until vegetables are just crisp-tender. Add flour and taco seasoning mix. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in tomatoes and green chiles. Heat to simmering. Remove from heat; stir in chicken, 1 cup of the cheese and 1 cup of the sour cream.
  • Step 
    3
    Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer in baking dish. Spoon chicken mixture on top. Top with remaining frozen potatoes, then remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    4
    Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until casserole edges are bubbly and potatoes are lightly browned. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with salsa and remaining 1 cup sour cream.

Nutrition

600 Calories
37g Total Fat
26g Protein
40g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
600
Calories from Fat
340
Total Fat
37g
58%
Saturated Fat
15g
77%
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
1380mg
57%
Potassium
660mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
40g
13%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Sugars
8g
Protein
26g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
35%
35%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1 High-Fat Meat; 5 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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