Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole brings comfort straight to your dinner table with layers of crispy tots, tender chicken, and savory bacon. Creamy ranch seasoning ties everything together for a crowd-pleasing meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb bacon
Starch and Dairy:
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Dice 2 pounds of chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes. Season generously with 1 teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Fry 1 pound bacon in a large skillet until completely crisp at medium-high heat. Chop bacon into small bite-sized pieces.
- Mix 1 cup ranch dressing, 1 cup sour cream, 1 can cream of chicken soup, ½ cup milk, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Fold chicken cubes and chopped bacon into the creamy sauce, ensuring every piece gets evenly coated.
- Coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray, spreading mixture across the entire surface.
- Layer 1 (16 oz) package of frozen tater tots across the top in a single, uniform arrangement.
- Sprinkle remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots for extra cheesy coverage.
- Set oven to 375°F. Slide casserole into preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45-50 minutes.
- Check that tater tots turn golden brown and chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Remove casserole and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes to set and cool slightly.
- Garnish with ¼ cup chopped green onions right before serving for fresh flavor and color.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey or plant-based protein to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Make sure bacon is extra crispy before chopping for maximum flavor and texture contrast.
- Let the casserole rest after baking so the sauce sets and becomes less runny.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 720 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1100 mg
- Fat: 52 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 28 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 47 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg