Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

Name: Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 32 oz frozen tater tots; 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup ranch dressing; 1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided; 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped for garnish

This chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole layers shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch sauce under a golden-brown tater tot and cheese topping—a satisfying one-dish dinner that feeds a crowd.

🌍American 🏷️Casserole 🏷️Tater tot casserole 🏷️Chicken bacon ranch 🏷️Comfort food Weeknight dinner

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Total

55 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

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Ingredients

32 oz frozen tater tots
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided
1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped for garnishoptional

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Instructions

1
Cook tater tots according to package directions until golden and crispy.
2
While the tater tots cook, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, dry ranch mix, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well.
3
Stir in the shredded chicken, most of the shredded cheese, and most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some of each for topping.
4
Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a casserole dish.
5
Top the chicken mixture with the cooked, crispy tater tots.
6
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the tater tots.
7
Bake at 375°F until the casserole is hot and bubbly.
8
Remove from the oven and top with the remaining crumbled bacon and fresh chives before serving.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Cook bacon until very crisp, then crumble; reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease to stir into the cream mixture for richer flavor.
Mix the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and ranch dressing in a bowl before combining with chicken to avoid lumps.
Arrange tater tots in a single layer, standing upright or overlapping slightly, so they brown evenly and stay crispy on top.
Top with half the cheddar cheese before adding tater tots, then sprinkle remaining cheese on top of the tots in the last 5 minutes of baking for maximum melt.

Substitutions

Cream of chicken soup → cream of celery soup (slightly milder flavor)
Sour cream → Greek yogurt (tangier, lower fat)
Cheddar cheese → Monterey Jack or Colby Jack (slightly milder melt)

Storage & make-ahead

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through (10–15 minutes) to keep tater tots from becoming soggy.

Common Questions

Can I make this casserole ahead of time?

Yes. Assemble the casserole (without tater tots) up to 24 hours ahead, refrigerate covered, then top with tater tots and bake. Add 5–10 minutes to bake time if starting cold.