Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
This hearty and comforting casserole combines crispy tater tots with shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and plenty of cheese. It’s an easy dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 9x13-inch baking dish
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken About 2 chicken breasts.
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled About 8 slices.
- 1 32-ounce bag frozen tater tots
- 1 can cream of chicken soup 10.5-ounce can.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- for garnish green onions, chopped Optional.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, cream of chicken soup, half of the cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the bottom of the greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Top the chicken mixture with an even layer of frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. If desired, garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to customize this recipe by adding vegetables such as peas or corn for added nutrition.
This casserole can be assembled in advance and refrigerated before baking; just add an extra 10-15 minutes to the cooking time if baking straight from the fridge.