Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Chicken Ranch Tater Casserole, a delightful twist on the classic comfort food. Featuring crispy tater tots layered with tender chicken and a rich ranch dressing mixture, this dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Topped with a generous amount of melted cheese and garnished with fresh green onions, it’s both satisfying and flavorful. Easy to prepare and adaptable to different tastes, this casserole is sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs frozen tater tots
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch dressing until smooth.
- Stir in diced chicken and half of the crumbled bacon (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly over the tater tots.
- Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheeses, then add remaining bacon.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 63mg