Description
A creamy, cheesy casserole packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, and golden tater tots baked to perfection. This ultimate comfort food is a family favorite that’s perfect for weeknights or potluck gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 8 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (reserve some for topping)
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Stir in cooked chicken, half of the cheddar cheese, and most of the bacon pieces.
- Spread chicken mixture evenly in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer over the mixture.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with reserved bacon and parsley.
- Serve hot and cheesy!
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg