Description
Comfort meets convenience in this irresistible Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole, perfect for family dinners and potluck gatherings. Crispy tots, savory chicken, and creamy ranch blend into a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 pound (454 grams) bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 32 ounces (907 grams) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) reserved crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- Crumble the bacon, setting aside two tablespoons for garnishing later, and chop the remaining bacon into smaller pieces.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, sour cream, condensed soup, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer across the bottom.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a uniform pattern on top of the chicken mixture, covering the entire surface.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until the tater tots turn golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the reserved bacon bits and chopped green onions over the top.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving to help it set and cool slightly.
- Serve hot, directly from the baking dish, ensuring each portion includes a mix of crispy tater tots and creamy chicken filling.
Notes
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving hack that keeps the meat tender and flavorful.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon to reduce fat content and make the dish lighter for health-conscious eaters.
- Gluten-free dieters can use gluten-free cream of chicken soup and check ranch seasoning ingredients to modify the recipe safely.
- Try adding diced vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower to boost nutritional value and create a more balanced one-dish meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1000 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg