Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch flavors, and golden tater tots, all baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (1-ounce) package dry ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 5 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, dry ranch dressing mix, black pepper, and 1 cup of the shredded Colby Jack cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Assemble Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon over the mixture. Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with the remaining crumbled bacon and sliced green onions, if using. Serve warm.
Notes
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the chicken mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to assemble and bake the casserole.
- Variations: Feel free to add vegetables like peas or broccoli to the chicken mixture for added nutrition.