Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
A cheesy, creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole loaded with crispy bacon, ranch-flavored sauce, and golden tater tots
Ingredients
For the Casserole:
- 3 cup cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen tater tots
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- ¾ cup ranch dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Assemble the Casserole:
- Add the cooked chicken to the bowl and mix until coated in the sauce.
- Stir in half of the shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon over the mixture.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 minutes.
- Add More Cheese & Bacon: Remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese and bacon on top, and bake for another 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool & Serve: Let the casserole cool for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and easy shortcut.
- Customize it! Add diced jalapeños, green onions, or even a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor.
- Make it ahead: Assemble the casserole in advance, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.