Best 2 Chicken Pot Hotdish Recipes

Chicken pot hotdish is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a family meal. It’s a casserole made with chicken, vegetables, and a creamy sauce, typically topped with a layer of crispy tater tots or potato chips. The combination of flavors and textures in this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

In this article, you'll find two delicious recipes for chicken pot hotdish. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish, made with cream of chicken soup, frozen vegetables, and egg noodles. The second recipe is a more modern take on the dish, made with fresh vegetables, a homemade cream sauce, and a topping of crispy onion straws. Both recipes are easy to follow and can be made in under an hour. So whether you're looking for a traditional comfort food dish or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe for chicken pot hotdish that you'll love.

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CHICKEN POT HOTDISH

Chicken Pot Hotdish image

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 carrots, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1 large onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
Chicken soup mix for 3 cups broth (about 1 tablespoon)
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, chopped into 1/2-by-3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup frozen peas
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 pounds frozen tater tots
Ketchup, for serving, optional

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the carrots, onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring, until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour until combined and then cook for 1 minute. Add half the milk and cook, whisking continuously, until thickened, about 5 minutes; repeat with the remaining milk. Stir in the chicken soup mix and then add the chicken, peas, thyme and a few turns of pepper. Simmer, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasonings if desired.
Transfer the mixture to an 8-by-11-inch baking dish (or other 3-quart ovensafe dish) and then cover with the tater tots. Make them snuggly and neat. Bake until the tots are golden brown; begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve with ketchup, if desired.

CHICKEN POT TOT HOTDISH

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My Tater Tot hotdish has the body of a chicken pot pie, a dish that I loved growing up, long before I knew the existence of Tater Tot hotdish. But a close examination reveals that the only real differences are the subbing of chicken for ground beef and the use of a homemade cream of chicken soup instead of mushroom soup. I don't think this will offend a hotdish purist.

Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories Casserole/Gratin Dinner Potluck Potato Chicken Pot Pie Pea

Yield Serves 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Kosher salt
6 tablespoons flour
3 cups whole milk
Enough chicken broth base to make 3 cups broth
3/4 cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1/2- to 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Black pepper
18 ounces frozen Tater Tots
Ketchup, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrots and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring until soft, about 10 minutes. Stir in the flour so that it gets evenly distributed. Add 1 1/2 cups of the milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Repeat with the remaining 1 1/2 cups milk. Stir in the chicken broth base, peas, chicken, thyme, and a few turns of pepper and simmer, stirring often, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings if desired.
Transfer the mixture to an 11x8-inch baking dish (or other 3-quart ovenproof dish) and cover the bitch with Tater Tots. Arrange them snugly and neatly. Bake until the tots are golden brown. Begin checking for doneness at 30 minutes. Let cool slightly and serve with ketchup, if desired.

Tips:

Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Overcooking will make it dry and tough.
Use a good quality cream of chicken soup. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
Season the dish to taste. Add salt, pepper, and other spices as desired.
Serve the dish hot. Chicken pot hotdish is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Chicken pot hotdish is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. It is a great dish to serve for a potluck or family gathering. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and vegetables, chicken pot hotdish is sure to be a hit.