Description
Indulge in the comfort of Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole, a hearty dish that marries tender shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing under a blanket of golden tater tots. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings, taking just one hour from prep to table. It’s a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will surely please even the pickiest eaters. Customize it with your favorite veggies for added nutrition or serve it alongside a fresh salad for a complete meal. With minimal cleanup thanks to its one-pan preparation, this casserole is as convenient as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 4 slices cooked (crumbled) bacon
- 5 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, and one cup of cheese until mixed well.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the greased baking dish and sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon on top.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the filling.
- Bake for 30 minutes; then add remaining cheese and bake for another 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with remaining bacon and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg