Description
A delightful combination of chicken, crispy bacon, and cheesy goodness topped with crispy tater tots, creating a comforting and satisfying casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix
- 2 green onions, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and ranch seasoning. Stir until smooth and well blended.
- Incorporate the cooked chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the mixture. Ensure that everything combines evenly.
- Spread the creamy mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, allowing an even bake across the casserole.
- Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the filling, covering it entirely for that crispy top layer.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese evenly over the tots, adding that extra cheesy goodness.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped green onions if desired and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add spices like garlic powder or paprika to the creamy mixture. Using precooked chicken can accelerate prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: casserole, comfort food, chicken, bacon, tater tots