Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a hearty recipe filled with cheesy chicken, bacon and ranch and vegetables topped with crispy tater tots. Think of it as chicken pot pie topped with crispy tater tots!

Tater Tots are a classic side dish but also make a great main dish when served up as Totchos or a Chili Cheese Tater Tot Casserole. This chicken bacon ranch casserole is also full of amazing flavors with crispy tots and it’s easy enough for busy weeknights.

Ingredients Needed for Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

• Cooked Chicken: We are using leftover grilled chicken, rotisserie chicken works great too.
• Cooked and Crumbled Bacon: Oven Baked Bacon is so easy to make!
• Cream Cheese: Softened
• Sour Cream: Substitute Greek Yogurt for fewer calories
• Better than Boullion – Chicken Flavor: Chicken bullion works too.
• Ranch Seasoning Mix
• Granulated Garlic
• Kosher Salt
• Black Pepper
• Frozen Mixed Vegetables: Use any combo that you prefer, we are using green beans, corn and peas.
• Cheddar Cheese: Pepper Jack Cheese, Mozzarella or Smoked Gouda Cheese are great options.
• Frozen Tater Tots
• Olive Oil
• Fresh Parsley

How to Make Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole

1. Chop chicken into bite-size pieces and set aside.
2. Crumble cooked bacon and set aside.
3. Add cream cheese, chicken bullion, garlic, salt and pepper to a large bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth.

4. Add chicken and frozen mixed vegetables, folding into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Pour into a casserole dish or baking dish and spread evenly.

6. Top with shredded cheese and bacon.
7. Add tater tots in a single layer. Spray or brush with olive oil.
8. Bake until filling is hot and tater tots are golden brown.
9. Remove from oven and garnish with parsley if desired.

Side Dishes for Tater Tot Casserole

• Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread
• Easy Garlic Bread
• Easy Green Salad with Peppercorn Ranch

Recipe Notes

• Storage: Store leftover casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3- 4 days.
• Reheat: Place tater tot casserole into a covered skillet and cook over medium heat, gently breaking it up to heat through evenly. Heat in a 350° oven, covered with aluminum foil for 15- 20 minutes or until heated through.

More Chicken Casseroles to Try

• Chicken Broccoli Casserole
• Doritos Chicken Casserole
• Easy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
• Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice

Get out of a boring dinner routine with this easy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe. The combination of cheesy chicken, bacon and ranch plus hearty vegetables all topped off with crispy tater tots is quite irresistible. Save this recipe and try it soon!

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