Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole (Creamy, Cozy, Family-Friendly)

Hey Y'all, and welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  If you love comfort food but don’t want complicated recipes, this one’s for you. This chicken pot pie tater tot casserole is creamy, savory, and family-approved. It’s the kind of dinner that makes everyone quiet at the table — the good kind of quiet!

We’re talking tender chunks of chicken, classic pot pie veggies, a rich creamy sauce, and crispy golden tater tots on top. For those wanting a plant-based version, I’ve included a soy curl option so everyone can enjoy it.

I can't wait to share it with you so...

Let's Get Started!

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Why You’ll Love This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole:

• Uses simple, affordable ingredients
• Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends
• Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
• Comfort food that actually fills you up
• Easy to prep ahead or freeze

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Ingredients:

For the Chicken or Vegan “Chicken” Filling

• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (or 1½ cups dry soy curls for vegan option)
• 1 (12–16 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
• 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Creamy Sauce

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups milk (dairy or unsweetened soy milk for vegan)
• ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan)
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (optional, adds flavor for vegan)
• 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari (for vegan or extra flavor)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice or apple cider vinegar

Topping

• 1 bag frozen tater tots

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Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken or Soy Curls

Chicken: Use cooked diced chicken (rotisserie chicken works great).
Vegan Option: Soak 1½ cups soy curls in 1½ cups hot vegetable broth for 10 minutes. Drain, squeeze out excess liquid, and chop into bite-size pieces.

Step 2: Build the Filling

Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add chicken or prepared soy curls and cook 3–4 minutes to lightly brown.

Step 3: Make the Creamy Sauce

Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir constantly for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and broth. Add nutritional yeast (if using), salt, pepper, thyme, sage, poultry seasoning, soy sauce, and vinegar. Simmer 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.

Step 4: Add Vegetables

Stir in frozen mixed vegetables. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Step 5: Assemble the Casserole

Transfer filling to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish. Spread evenly, then top with frozen tater tots in a single layer.

Step 6: Bake

Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until the filling is bubbling and tater tots are golden. Broil 2–3 minutes at the end for extra crispness if desired.

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Tips for the Best Flavor

• Squeeze soy curls well to avoid watery casserole if using vegan option
• Don’t skip the herbs — that’s where the pot pie flavor lives
• Fresh parsley or thyme on top adds color and flavor
• Use a rotisserie or canned chicken for super fast prep

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Storage, Reheating & Freezing

This casserole keeps well in the fridge for 4–5 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer to keep tater tots crispy. To freeze, assemble the filling (without tots) and add tots fresh when baking.

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This chicken pot pie tater tot casserole is comfort food at its finest — creamy, hearty, and crispy all at once. Whether you stick with classic chicken or try the vegan soy curl version, it’s sure to please the whole family. Perfect for weeknights, cozy weekends, or freezer meals. Try it and let me know which version your family loved most!

And as always...

Happy Eatin' Y'all!

~The Kitchen Wife~