Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole brings together creamy, cheesy comfort that’ll make your dinner table sing with pure satisfaction. Layers of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch create a crowd-pleasing meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
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Protein and Starch:
- 2 cup cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cup frozen tater tots
- 8 ounce thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
Binding and Sauce:
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 375°F for perfect casserole baking.
- Grab a large bowl and whisk 1 cup ranch dressing, ½ cup whole milk, and ¼ cup all-purpose flour until your mixture looks silky smooth.
- Spread 2 cups of shredded chicken across your 9×13-inch baking dish in an even layer.
- Scatter 8 ounces of crispy, chopped bacon over the chicken.
- Pour your creamy ranch mixture directly onto the chicken and bacon, gently stirring to ensure every morsel gets coated.
- Arrange 2 cups of frozen tater tots in a single, neat layer across the entire casserole surface.
- Slide the uncovered dish into the preheated 375°F oven for 40-45 minutes, watching for golden-brown tater tots and a bubbling filling.
- Remove from oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Swap frozen tater tots with diced potatoes or sweet potatoes for a fresher approach to this comfort dish.
- Crumble extra bacon on top just before serving to boost the smoky flavor and add a satisfying crunch.
- Use rotisserie chicken for an even quicker meal prep that delivers rich, pre-seasoned meat without extra cooking.
- Make this gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend in the ranch mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 558 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg