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Make sure to drain the vegetables before adding, as you don't want extra liquid. Vegetables - If you want to use canned vegetables instead of fresh or frozen, this would be okay (although I prefer frozen, as they taste fresher to me). You can also cook some raw chicken if you don't have the other options - just make sure to cut in bite-sized pieces If using canned, make sure to drain off the liquid and break apart any large chunks of the meat before adding to the mixture. You can use leftover chicken or turkey or canned.If you want to precook a mixture of fresh, raw vegetables, simply boil in water for 5-10 minutes before adding to the rest of the ingredients (draining the water off first). Frozen vegetables are parboiled, so they are precooked a bit (and this is perfectly fine). Don't use uncooked vegetables as they may not get done, especially carrots or green beans.

As long as it's 12 ounces and what your family loves - it will turn out great! I used a pea, corn, green bean, and carrot mixture, but you may want to just use individual veggies to create your own mixture.

I suggest that you use a mixed vegetable combo that your family will love.

No need to thaw any of the frozen ingredients - both the frozen mixed vegetables and the frozen tater tots are fine to leave frozen when putting the casserole together.

While the casserole is cooking, you may want to whip up a quick salad to go along with it - or use already prepared bagged salad.

Bake the tater tot casserole for 25 minutes uncovered, then top with the remaining cheese and cook uncovered just 5 minutes more to melt the cheese.

You don't want any gaps or you may not have enough room for them all.

Place them in an even row touching (see image).

Next comes the tater tots lined up on top just like soldiers.

Then, you will add the mixture to a 9 x 9 baking dish and spread to even it out.

You won't need to heat anything on the stove top - just preheat your oven while you mix together all the ingredients except for the tater tots and half the cheese.

This is the time it takes to gather all your ingredients and shred your cheese (if you aren't using already shredded).

Prep time for this recipe is just about 10 minutes.

(See recipe card below for ingredient quantities and printable instructions) 🔪 Instructions 21 ounces condensed cream soup (2 cans - 10.5 ounces each) - I used one can cream chicken and 1 can cream mushroom.2 cups cooked shredded chicken or turkey (can used canned).Choose a veggie mix that they will eat, maybe with corn, and they'll gobble it up! Everyone loves it - Even your picky eaters should love this tater tot casserole.Easy - Simple ingredients that are readily available, easy to put together.You can whip up a salad while the casserole is baking. Quick - Just 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes in the oven.Takes only 35 minutes from start to finish! Jump to: Using frozen tater tots and mixed vegetables contribute to the quickness of this recipe - along with the canned cream soup.

The tater tots act as a sort of crust on the top. This casserole is similar to a chicken pot pie, but without the crust and much quicker and easier. It has all the makings for a quick, easy, tasty recipe for your family - just when you need it most! This chicken tater tot casserole is perfect for a busy weeknight.