Description
Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining juicy shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch dressing, all topped with golden tater tots and melty cheese. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering a hearty meal that pleases both kids and adults alike. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this delicious casserole in just over an hour. Customize it to your liking by adding your favorite vegetables or different cheeses for added flair. Whether served in individual portions or family-style, this dish will impress at any table.
Ingredients
- 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 bacon (crumbled)
- 5 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, and 1 cup of cheese until well mixed.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish and top with half of the crumbled bacon.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the filling.
- Bake for 30 minutes; then sprinkle with remaining cheese and bake for another 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 210g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg