Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole delivers pure comfort with its crispy potato layer nestled under a creamy, cheesy dream. Your family will devour this hearty one-dish wonder that combines savory chicken, crisp bacon, and zesty ranch in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 cups (400g) cooked, shredded chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1.5 cups (170g) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup (120ml) milk
- 0.75 cup (180ml) ranch dressing
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grab a large mixing bowl to combine 3 cups of shredded chicken, one 10.5 oz can of cream of chicken soup, ¾ cup ranch dressing, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, and ½ cup milk.
- Thoroughly mix all ingredients until they create a smooth, consistent sauce for your casserole.
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom.
- Sprinkle 6 slices of crumbled bacon over the chicken mixture.
- Carefully arrange the entire 32 oz bag of frozen tater tots in a single, uniform layer across the top of the casserole.
- Place the dish in the preheated 375°F oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until your tater tots turn golden and crispy.
- Remove the casserole and sprinkle an extra handful of shredded cheese on top.
- Return to the oven for 5 additional minutes to melt the cheese completely.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to set.
- Garnish with 2 tablespoons of chopped green onions before serving your hearty meal hot.
Notes
- Swap out regular bacon for turkey bacon to make the dish lighter and lower in fat.
- Ensure tater tots are spread in a single layer to guarantee maximum crispiness on top of the casserole.
- Prep your chicken ahead of time by using rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for faster assembly.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and verify all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 579 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg