Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
This cheesy tater tot bake combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch flavor, making it the ultimate comfort food. It's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, ready in about an hour.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 4 slices cooked and crumbled bacon
- 5 cups frozen tater tots
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese and mix.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange tater tots in rows on top of the creamy mixture.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and crumbled bacon over tater tots.
- Bake for 40 minutes, then add extra cheese and bake for 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For best results, use a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute with gluten-free cream of chicken soup and ranch seasoning.
- Can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours or frozen for up to 2 months.