Tater Tot Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
| 4 tbsp | butter |
| 1 | onion, med chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | dried thyme |
| garlic, pepper, salt to taste |
| 1/4 cup | flour |
| 2 cups | chicken broth |
| 4 oz | cream cheese, softened |
| 3 cups | cooked chicken |
| 12 oz | frozen mixed vegetables |
| 1 bag | frozen tater tots |
| 1 cup | cheddar cheese |
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Steps
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onions, grill seasoning and thyme. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion softens. Stir in flour; cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is deep golden brown.
- Gradually stir in broth to make the roux. Heat to boil, while stirring frequently. Stir for 1 minute at boiling to thicken the mixture.
- Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in chicken and frozen mixed vegetables.
- Pour chicken mixture into baking dish. Top mixture with frozen potatoes. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown and mixture is at least 165°F in center.
- Top with Cheddar cheese. Bake 2 to 4 minutes or until melted.
Note
For dairy free omit the cheese
Seasoning as desired, thyme, paprika, garlic, salt, pepper, etc