Description
This Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a family-favorite comfort casserole made with creamy ranch chicken, crispy tater tots, and melty cheddar cheese. Easy to prepare, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to please both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Assemble: Spread chicken mixture evenly in the baking dish. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Serve: Rest 5 minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Freezer-friendly: Freeze unbaked casserole up to 2 months.
- Cheese swaps: Monterey Jack, Colby, or spicy cheddar work well.
- Add-ins: Bacon crumbles, broccoli, corn, or peas add variety.
- Crispier tots: Bake uncovered and avoid overcrowding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cheddar ranch chicken tater tot bake, chicken tater tot casserole, ranch chicken casserole, family dinner casserole, easy chicken bake