Ingredients:

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1.5 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 6 strips thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets, steamed and dried
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 32 oz frozen tater tots

Instructions:

  1. Melt and soften. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the 0.5 cup butter and whisk in the 4 oz softened cream cheese. Note: This creates a stable fat base before adding the liquid.
  2. Infuse the cream. Gradually pour in the 2 cups heavy cream and 3 cloves minced garlic. Whisk constantly to ensure the cream cheese is fully incorporated.
  3. Thicken the sauce. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Whisk in the 1.5 cups Parmesan cheese until the sauce is velvety and coats the back of a spoon. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  4. Prep the filling. In a large mixing bowl, combine the 1 lb shredded chicken, 2 cups steamed broccoli, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Coat thoroughly. Pour the warm Alfredo sauce over the chicken mixture. Toss gently until every piece of chicken and broccoli is glistening.
  6. Transfer. Pour the mixture into a 13x9 inch baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer.
  7. Add the crown. Arrange the 32 oz frozen tater tots in a neat single layer across the top. Note: Don't overlap them, or the bottom of the tots will stay mushy.
  8. The cheesy finish. Sprinkle the 1 cup shredded mozzarella evenly over the tater tots.
  9. Bake high and fast. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30-35 minutes until the sauce is bubbling and the tots are a deep, crackling gold.
  10. Garnish. Let the dish sit for 5 minutes (this allows the sauce to set), then sprinkle with 0.25 cup fresh parsley and serve. Crispy Chicken Taquitos: 30 Minute Appetizer — Master Crispy Chicken Taquitos with our expert technique for maximum crunch. ...High-Protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole Recipe — Get the ultimate High Protein Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole Recipe usin...Mediterranean Beef Bowl with Herbed Yogurt Sauce for 4 Servings — Master Mediterranean Beef Bowl with Herbed Yogurt Sauce with our step-by-step... $img_2$