Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for family dinners. It combines tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch-flavored sauce, crispy bacon, melted Colby Jack cheese, and golden tater tots baked to perfection. Ready in just over an hour, this one-dish meal delivers incredible flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 10.5 oz condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tbsp dry ranch seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese, divided
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled, divided
- 5 cups frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish to ensure the casserole does not stick during baking.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, dry ranch seasoning, and 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly blended to form a creamy mixture.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly across the bottom to create the casserole base.
- Add Bacon: Sprinkle half of the crumbled cooked bacon evenly over the chicken mixture to infuse smoky flavor throughout the casserole.
- Layer Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer on top of the bacon and chicken mixture, covering the surface completely.
- Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the dish and sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese on top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the tater tots are golden brown.
- Finish with Garnish: Remove the casserole from the oven and sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon and sliced green onions over the top. Serve warm for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- For extra crispy bacon, cook it separately and crumble just before layering.
- You can substitute the cream of chicken soup with cream of mushroom for a different flavor.
- Use low-fat or Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Let the casserole rest 5 minutes before serving to set and make slicing easier.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.
