Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Easy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and zesty ranch dressing, all topped with golden tater tots and melted cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this casserole delivers mouthwatering flavors and an irresistible crunch in every bite. With minimal prep time and easy cooking steps, you’ll have a hearty meal that everyone will love in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 6–8 strips cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 bag (30 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a large baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (5-7 minutes per side). Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces once cooled.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cooked bacon, and ranch dressing; mix until well coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Top generously with tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy. Let cool slightly before serving; garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 185g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sauté some vegetables like bell peppers or spinach in the bacon fat before mixing them into the casserole. - You can substitute chicken with ground turkey or beef for a different twist. - This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the freezer before baking.