Description
Looking for a delicious, family-friendly casserole that’s easy to make and packed with flavor? This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional for extra creaminess)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Stir in shredded chicken, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, and half of the crumbled bacon.
Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese and bacon over the top.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden & Crispy
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the tater tots are crispy.
- If desired, broil for 2-3 minutes for an extra golden crust.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or chives, then serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken – Saves time and adds great flavor!
- For extra crispiness – Arrange the tater tots standing up for max crunch.
- Want a richer sauce? – Add ½ cup cream cheese to the mixture.
- Spice it up – Add 1 teaspoon of buffalo sauce or hot sauce to the ranch mixture.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Dinner
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole Tater Tots