Monday, May 6, 2019

Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Recipe: Comfort Food at Its Best

Welcome to my West Virginia Kitchen!  Are you searching for the ultimate comfort food to satisfy your cravings and bring your family together?  Well, my Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is the perfect dish for any occasion.  

Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater-Tot Casserole fresh out of the oven, topped with crispy tater tots.

This easy-to-make casserole combines crispy bacon, tender chicken, creamy ranch, and golden tater-tots, creating a delicious meal that everyone will love.   I can't wait to share it with you so...

Let's Get Started!








INGREDIENTS:

For this Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Recipe you will need a few simple ingredients:

Ingredients for the Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater-Tot Casserole.

  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken, Shredded
  • 6 slices of Bacon, cooked and crumbled (or a pack of real bacon pieces)
  • 1 packet of Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 (32 oz) bag of Frozen Tater Tots









INSTRUCTIONS:

Step 1:  Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C

Step 2:  Prepare the Filling

In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, ranch dressing mix, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream.  Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.    


Mixing shredded chicken, bacon, ranch dressing, cream of chicken soup, and sour cream in a bowl.








Step 3:  Assemble Casserole

Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.  


Casserole mixture in the baking dish.








Step 4:  Add the Tater Tots

Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the casserole mixture. 

Frozen tater tots arranged in a single layer over the casserole mixture.










Step 5:  Bake

Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

Step 6:  Serve and Enjoy

Remove the casserole from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.  This Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is perfect on its own or with a side salad. 


Finished Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole, golden and crispy, ready to serve.








TIPS FOR THE BEST CASSEROLE:

  • Chicken Options:  Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful option.
  • Extra Crunch:  Precook the tater tots and add a layer of French fried onions on top for added texture.
  • Vegetable Boost:  Mix in some frozen peas or corn for a nutritional boost. 






A plate with the finished bacon chicken ranch tater-tot casserole on it.








This Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is a surefire way to bring comfort and joy to your dinner table.  Its savory flavors and simple preparation make it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings.  Try this recipe today and enjoy a hearty, satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

And as always...

Happy Eatin' Y'all!
~The Kitchen Wife~





Yield: 6-8
Author:

Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater-Tot Casserole Recipe

Using simple ingredients you probably have on hand, it doesn't get any better than this delicious dump-and-go recipe for Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater-Tot Casserole.
prep time: 10 Mcook time: 45 Mtotal time: 55 M

ingredients:

  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken, Shredded
  • 6 slices of Bacon, cooked and crumbled (or a pack of real bacon pieces)
  • 1 packet of Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1cup Sour Cream
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 (32 oz) bag of Frozen Tater Tots

How to cook Bacon Chicken Ranch Tater-Tot Casserole Recipe

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C
  2. In a large mixing bowl combine the chicken, bacon pieces, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, shredded cheese, and ranch mix.  
  3. Mix until everything is incorporated together. 
  4. Place in a 9x13, greased baking dish. 
  5. Pour the bag of tater-tots over the top of the baking dish in a single layer.  
  6. Place in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. 
  7. Serve and Enjoy!

NOTES:

The chicken is fully cooked going into the casserole. Some quick and easy options for this are a store bought rotisserie chicken, pre cooking in something like an instant pot, or using canned.
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2 comments:

  1. Made for family of four, two boys. Turned out great. I needed more time due to tater tots not fully cooking in 45 at 350. Probably because the bag says like 450 for them. All ingredients fit well in 9x13 pan.

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  2. Can you make this without the ranch seasoning and if so, what seasonings would you recommend to add?

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