Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole combines the heartiness of chicken and bacon with the irresistible crunch of tater tots, all enveloped in a creamy ranch dressing. This dish is a comforting and fun family favorite, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s sure to impress both family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs), diced
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- Optional: 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced chicken until golden brown. Add the chopped bacon halfway through cooking until crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken and bacon with ranch dressing, mixing in 1 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top generously with frozen tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 80mg