Description
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food! Packed with juicy chicken, crispy bacon, creamy ranch sauce, and golden tater tots, it’s the perfect blend of cheesy, savory goodness. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a family gathering, this casserole will be a hit at the dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and milk. Stir until well mixed.
- Assemble the Casserole: Spread the shredded chicken evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the creamy ranch mixture over the chicken, spreading it evenly.
- Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the casserole.
- Add the Cheese and Bacon: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy the crispy, cheesy, and savory goodness of Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole!
Notes
- For a healthier version, you can use low-fat sour cream or swap the cream of chicken soup with a lighter version.
- You can add veggies like spinach or peas for added flavor and nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole, Comfort Food, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole, Tater Tot Casserole, Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Bacon Casserole, Comfort Food