Description
Comfort meets convenience in this hearty chicken tater tot casserole, delivering a classic American one-dish meal packed with creamy texture and crispy potato goodness. Cheesy layers and golden-brown tots create a crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups shredded or chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup chopped cooked bacon
Dairy and Cheese:
- 2 cups sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
- 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (32 ounces / 907 grams) bag frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to create a golden, crispy backdrop for this hearty casserole at 350°F (175°C).
- Whisk together shredded chicken, tangy sour cream, creamy soup, zesty ranch seasoning, aromatic garlic powder, and savory onion powder in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently incorporate crispy chopped bacon and sharp cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Transfer the luxurious chicken blend into a 9×13-inch baking dish, smoothing the surface for a uniform base.
- Carefully arrange frozen tater tots in a precise, overlapping pattern to create a crunchy golden crown.
- Shower the tater tot landscape with a generous cascade of remaining cheddar cheese, promising a melted, gooey finish.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 40-45 minutes until the edges bubble with excitement and the tater tots turn a gorgeous golden-brown.
- Optional: Sprinkle freshly chopped green onions across the surface for a vibrant, aromatic garnish just before serving.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using rotisserie chicken for extra richness and time-saving convenience.
- Swap regular bacon for turkey bacon to create a lighter, healthier version of the casserole.
- Accommodate gluten-sensitive diets by using gluten-free cream of chicken soup and checking ranch seasoning ingredients.
- Elevate the dish’s nutrition by mixing in some frozen mixed vegetables like peas and carrots beneath the tater tots for added color and nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg