Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
A comforting and delicious casserole combining crispy tater tots, tender chicken, and creamy ranch dressing, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 bag frozen tater tots (about 28 oz)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix well.
- Add salt and pepper to taste and stir to combine.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the tater tots are crispy and golden brown.
Notes
You can prepare this dish ahead of time by assembling it the night before and storing it in the fridge. Adjust baking time if baking from cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg