Description
Comfort meets indulgence in this Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, where cheesy, creamy goodness mingles with crispy potato perfection. Hearty layers of chicken, bacon, and ranch deliver a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
Creamy Base:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) sour cream
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
- 1 (1 ounce / 28 grams) package ranch dressing mix
Starch:
- 1 (30 to 32 ounces / 850 to 907 grams) bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350 degrees and coating a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light layer of cooking spray.
- Create a creamy mixture in a spacious mixing bowl by combining shredded chicken, tangy sour cream, condensed soup, zesty Ranch seasoning, crispy crumbled bacon, and shredded cheese.
- Gently incorporate frozen tater tots into the rich, savory blend, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Transfer the entire mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform layer.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden, bubbly surface that indicates the dish is thoroughly heated and the tater tots are crisp and golden.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving, which helps the layers set and makes portioning easier.
Notes
- Enhance protein content by using rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for extra flavor and convenience.
- Swap regular bacon with turkey bacon or plant-based bacon alternatives for a lighter version of the dish.
- Customize the heat level by adding diced jalapeños or red pepper flakes for those who enjoy spicier casseroles.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking Ranch mix ingredients for potential gluten sources.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg