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Baked Game Day Hatch Chile and Bacon Hot Dish

Baked Game Day Hatch Chile and Bacon Hot Dish

By Traeger Kitchen

Get a load of this dish. This creamy casserole is as comforting as it is delicious and layered with bacon, chicken, and tater tots with a hatch chile kick for a punch flavor in every bite.

Prep Time

25 Min

Cook Time

50 Min

Pellets

Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

main
  • 2 Tablespoonunsalted butter
  • 1/4 Cupall-purpose flour
  • 2 CanSoup, Cream of Chicken (15 OZ)
  • 2 Cupwhole milk
  • 1 Smallonion, chopped
  • 2 MediumGrilled Onions, Chopped
  • 1 Poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/2 CupHatch Chiles, Chopped
  • 1/4 Teaspoondried thyme
  • As Neededsalt
  • As Neededpepper
  • 1 CupSmoked Bacon, Chopped
  • As NeededTater Tots
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Step

  • Step 1

    When ready to cook, set temperature to High and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

  • Step 2

    In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and stir in the flour. Dilute the chicken soup in the milk and pour into the skillet. Whisk the mixture constantly until it begins to thicken.

    Ingredients
    • 2 Tablespoon unsalted butter

    • 1/4 Cup all-purpose flour

    • 2 Can Soup, Cream of Chicken (15 OZ)

    • 2 Cup whole milk

  • Step 3

    Add the onions, chicken, chiles, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Small onion, chopped

    • 2 Medium Grilled Onions, Chopped

    • 1 Pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs

    • 1/2 Cup Hatch Chiles, Chopped

    • 1/4 Teaspoon dried thyme

    • As Needed salt

    • As Needed pepper

  • Step 4

    Fold in the smoked bacon and taste to adjust seasoning.

    Ingredients
    • 1 Cup Smoked Bacon, Chopped

  • Step 5

    Transfer mixture to a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish. Cover the mixture with tater tots.

    Ingredients
    • As Needed Tater Tots

  • Step 6

    Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until tots are golden brown. Serve hot. Enjoy!

    00:35

    500 ˚F / 260 ˚C

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