Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that combines crispy tater tots, savory chicken, and smoky bacon, all enveloped in creamy ranch dressing. Baked to perfection with a golden crust of melted cheese, this casserole is perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. With its irresistible flavors and simple preparation, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 8 oz crispy thick-cut bacon
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the bacon until crispy; chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, half of the cheddar cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold in frozen tater tots until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for five minutes; top with remaining cheese and sliced green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg