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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole combines crispy bacon, succulent chicken and dry ranch seasoning mix. This hearty casserole is sure to be a hit with your family.
Ingredients
- 6-8 strips Bacon
- 1 pound Chicken breasts, approximately 2 breasts
- 3 Tablespoons Ranch seasoning, divided
- ½ teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
- 10.75 ounces Cream of chicken soup, 1 can
- 1 cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Milk
- 2 cups Shredded Colby jack cheese, as needed
- 32 ounces Tater tots, 1 bag
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400℉.
- Season chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of ranch seasoning and all purpose seasoning.
- Cook the bacon in the skillet until done. Remove from heat and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. crumble the bacon.
- Cook chicken breast for 4-5 minutes per side in the skillet, until they reach an internal temperature of 165℉. Remove from heat.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the cheddar soup, cream of chicken soup, remaining ranch seasoning, sour cream and milk. Stir to combine completely.
- When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred using forks or meat shredders.
- Combine the chicken, 1/2 the bacon and soup mixture in the cast iron pan.
- Stir in ½ cup of cheese and then spread the remaining shredded cheese and remaining bacon in an even layer on the top of the chicken mixture.
- Arrange the tater tots in an even layer.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
Christina's Notes
- Another Way to Serve: You can make and pour the chicken mixture over the tater tots to serve it a different way.
- Don't Overcrowd the Casserole Dish: This ensures the casserole cooks evenly and prevents a soggy bottom.
- Crisp the Tater Tots: For extra crispy tater tots, consider baking them separately according to package directions for the last 15-20 minutes and then placing the tater tots on top of the casserole.
- Quality Ranch Mix: The flavor of your ranch dressing mix will significantly impact the overall taste of the casserole.
- Layer Ingredients Evenly: Distribute the chicken, bacon, cheese, and tator tots evenly for consistent flavor in each bite.
- Season Well: Taste the chicken mixture before assembling and add extra salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed.
- Let it Rest After Baking: Allow the casserole to sit for 5-10 minutes after removing it from the oven. This helps it set up and makes it easier to serve.
- Adjust Baking Time Based on Depth: Deeper casseroles may require a longer baking time to heat through completely.
- Serve this Recipe With: Serve with Iceberg Wedge Salad, Air Fryer Butternut Squash or Cherry Jello Fruit Salad.