Description
A comforting, flavor-packed Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole featuring crispy tater tots, tender chicken, smoky bacon, and creamy ranch seasoning. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners, potlucks, or meal prep, this cheesy casserole is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, shredded or diced chicken
- 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 ½ cups cooked, crumbled bacon, divided
- 1 (28-32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Mix the Filling
- In a large bowl, mix condensed soup, sour cream, ranch seasoning, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
Step 3: Assemble the Casserole
- Stir in the cooked chicken, 1 cup of shredded cheese, and half the crumbled bacon.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top.
Step 4: Bake
- Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the tater tots are golden and crispy.
Step 5: Add Final Touches
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of shredded cheese and crumbled bacon over the top.
- Bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy
- Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 2 months.
- Reheating: Warm in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes or microwave in 30-second intervals.
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking (add 5-10 minutes to cook time).
- Variations:
- Spicy: Add jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Veggies: Stir in peas, corn, or bell peppers.
- Protein Swap: Use ground beef, turkey, or rotisserie chicken.
- Cheese Options: Try Monterey Jack, Colby, or pepper jack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: chicken bacon ranch casserole, tater tot casserole, easy chicken casserole, cheesy tater tot bake, comfort food casserole