Description

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect comfort food! It’s creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory flavors from tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and golden tater tots. Whether you need an easy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish, this casserole is a guaranteed hit!

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 (16 oz) package frozen tater tots
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
¾ cup ranch dressing
½ cup sour cream
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Prepare the Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in half of the crumbled bacon and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the frozen tater tots over the mixture in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, and the rest of the bacon on top.
Bake the Casserole:
- Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tater tots are golden brown.
Serve & Enjoy:
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Shortcut: Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
Extra Flavor: Add a pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper for a little heat.
Make It Ahead: Assemble the casserole in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken bacon ranch casserole, tater tot casserole, easy dinner recipe, cheesy casserole, family-friendly meal