Fiesta Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

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5 from 3 votes

Fiesta Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

A cheesy, crowd-pleasing casserole with salsa chicken, beans, corn, and crispy tater tots—perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Casserole recipes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken casserole, chicken tater tot casserole

Servings:

Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

4 ounces cream cheese softened
1 packet (1 ounce) taco seasoning (about 3 tablespoons)
2 cups mild chunky salsa
Juice of 1 small lime
1 can (15 ounces) black beans drained and rinsed
1 cup corn kernels frozen or canned, drained
2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken shredded or diced
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese shredded, divided (or use half Monterey Jack, half sharp cheddar)
1 bag (28 ounces) frozen Tater Tots

Optional Toppings

Fresh cilantro chopped
Avocado slices
Pickled jalapeños
Green onions sliced
Sour cream
Extra salsa

Instructions

Preheat oven 400 °F. Set aside a 12-inch oven-safe skillet.
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese and taco seasoning until smooth. Stir in salsa and lime juice until well combined.
Add black beans, corn, chicken, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Stir until everything is coated in the salsa mixture.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared skillet. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the surface (you may not need the whole bag).
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy. For extra crunch, broil for 2–3 minutes at the end, watching closely.
Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro, avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, or your favorite toppings like green onions, sour cream, or extra salsa.

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Notes

Storage: Keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to bring back the crispy texture of the tots. Freezing is not recommended, as the tots will become soggy.

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