Description
A delicious and hearty casserole featuring crispy tater tots, tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy ranch sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with the frozen tater tots in a single layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Feel free to substitute turkey bacon for a lighter option.
- This casserole can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg