Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole (Print Version)

Golden tots, juicy chicken, bacon, and ranch create cozy, savory layers baked to perfection.

# Components:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
02 - 500 grams frozen tater tots (approximately 1 pound)
03 - 8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
04 - 250 grams shredded cheddar cheese (approximately 2 cups)
05 - 120 milliliters ranch dressing (approximately 1/2 cup)
06 - 120 milliliters sour cream (approximately 1/2 cup)
07 - 60 milliliters whole milk (approximately 1/4 cup)
08 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
09 - Salt, to taste
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Lightly coat a 22x33-centimeter (9x13-inch) baking dish with nonstick spray.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded rotisserie chicken, ranch dressing, sour cream, milk, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
03 - Evenly spread the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with crumbled bacon and arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken.
04 - Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the arranged tater tots.
05 - Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
06 - Remove casserole from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with sliced spring onions before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Perfect way to use up rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken
  • Irresistible blend of creamy ranch sauce smoky bacon and crispy tater tots
  • Simple enough for weeknight dinners yet crowd pleasing for potlucks
  • Customizable with easy swaps for cheese or vegetables
02 -
  • High in protein and calcium
  • Feeds a crowd and reheats well
  • Can be made gluten free with the right soup and tater tots
03 -
  • Arrange the tater tots in a single layer for the crunchiest finish
  • Do not skip pre crisping that bacon because soggy bacon ruins the whole experience
  • Let the casserole rest before serving so the creamy sauce thickens and scoops neatly You will be glad you did
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