Chicken Tater Tot Casserole 🍗🥔🧀✨
Rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor—this casserole combines chicken, bacon, ranch, and crispy tater tots for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks!
Ingredients 🛒
- 3 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 packet dry ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups chopped cooked bacon
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
- Tater tots (enough to cover casserole)
- Optional: chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven: Set to 350°F (180°C). Spray casserole dish with non-stick spray.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, ranch mix, and bacon.
- Layer: Spread chicken mixture evenly in casserole dish. Top with a single layer of tater tots.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 40 minutes until tots are golden and filling is bubbling.
- Cheese topping: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake an additional 5 minutes until melted.
- Finish: Garnish with chives or parsley. Let stand 5–10 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Variation: Swap bacon for ham or turkey for a lighter version.
- Serving idea: Pair with a crisp green salad to balance the richness.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: ~1 hour
- Kcal: ~450 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Chicken Tater Tot Casserole—creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly crispy 🍗🥔🧀✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add jalapeños or keep it classic?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next comfort dinner.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy casseroles.” • “Golden tots, creamy chicken, and bacon bliss.”