Description
Easy Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a delightful and comforting dish that brings together tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch flavors all topped with golden tater tots and melty cheese. This one-pan wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ensuring that even the pickiest eaters will ask for seconds. With just 20 minutes of preparation time, this family-friendly casserole simplifies mealtime without sacrificing taste. Enjoy it as a main course or pair it with a fresh salad for a complete meal that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 4 slices cooked crumbled bacon
- 5 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon over the top.
- Arrange tater tots in an even layer on top of the mixture.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then add remaining cheese on top and bake for an additional 10 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with remaining bacon and green onions before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg