Name: Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 strip Bacon; 1 lb Chicken breasts; 3 tablespoons Ranch seasoning; 0.5 tsp All Purpose Seasoning; 10.75 ounces Cream of chicken soup; 1 cup Sour cream; 0.5 cup Milk; 2 cups Colby jack cheese; 32 ounces Tater tots

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Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole

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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.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pre-Cook Chicken for Even Doneness 🍗
Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes and pan-sear them until just cooked through before adding to the casserole, ensuring even texture and preventing dry or undercooked pieces in the final dish.
Render Bacon Fat for Maximum Flavor 🥓
Cook bacon until extra crispy and reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat to mix into your cream sauce for authentic, smoky depth that elevates the entire casserole.
Toast Tater Tots Before Layering 🥔
Pre-bake tater tots for 10 minutes at 400°F before arranging on top of the casserole; this prevents them from becoming soggy and maintains their signature crispy exterior throughout baking.
Temper Dairy to Prevent Curdling 🥛
Warm the sour cream and milk slightly before mixing with hot cream of chicken soup, then add slowly while stirring to create a smooth, silky sauce without lumps or separation.
Layer Cheese Strategically for Maximum Coverage 🧀
Reserve half the Colby jack cheese to sprinkle on top after arranging tater tots; this creates a golden, melted top layer while the bottom layer binds the filling together perfectly.