Description
This creamy, cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish! It combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and crispy tater tots all smothered in a creamy ranch sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, potlucks, or game-day gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup additional shredded cheese (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Make the Creamy Ranch Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, milk, and ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
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Add Chicken & Bacon: Stir in shredded chicken and crumbled bacon into the creamy mixture.
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Assemble the Casserole: Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the baking dish. Sprinkle 1½ cups shredded cheese over the top. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer.
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Bake Until Golden: Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
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Add Extra Cheese & Bacon: Remove from the oven, sprinkle ½ cup more cheese and extra bacon bits on top, and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.
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Garnish & Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then top with chopped green onions or a drizzle of ranch dressing.
Notes
- Use Rotisserie Chicken – Saves time and adds extra flavor.
- Make-Ahead Friendly – Assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Crispy Tater Tots Tip – Bake uncovered for maximum crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg