Description
A creamy, cheesy, and crispy casserole featuring ranch-flavored chicken, smoky turkey bacon, and golden tater tots. Perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks, this recipe is simple, satisfying, and sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen tater tots
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook and crumble turkey bacon; shred pre-cooked chicken.
- Spray a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Spread the shredded chicken evenly in the dish.
- Drizzle ranch dressing over the chicken and sprinkle half the cheddar cheese.
- Add a layer of tater tots.
- Sprinkle crumbled turkey bacon and the remaining cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Swap turkey bacon for regular bacon or plant-based alternatives.
- Add more ranch dressing for a creamier consistency.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Cheesy chicken casserole, Tater tot casserole with bacon,Ranch chicken casserole recipe,