Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole – Creamy, Cheesy & Crowd-Pleasing

When it comes to ultimate comfort food, it’s hard to beat a cheesy casserole that’s loaded with flavor. This Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is everything you love in one dish: creamy ranch-seasoned chicken, smoky bacon, plenty of melted cheese, and a crispy golden tater tot topping.

It’s an easy weeknight dinner, potluck favorite, or game-day dish that’s guaranteed to disappear fast. Best of all, it uses simple ingredients and comes together in minutes — then the oven does the rest!

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🥘 Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced, rotisserie works great)

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 cup ranch dressing

• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

• 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

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Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   • Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Mix the Filling

   • In a large bowl, stir together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

   • Add chicken, bacon, and 1 ½ cups cheddar cheese. Mix until combined.

3. Assemble the Casserole

   • Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the baking dish.

   • Top with a single layer of tater tots.

4. Bake

   • Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until tater tots are golden and crispy.

   • Sprinkle remaining ½ cup cheddar cheese on top and bake for 5 more minutes until melted.

5. Serve

   • Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

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Tips for Success

• Use rotisserie chicken for a fast shortcut.

• For extra crispiness, broil the casserole for 2–3 minutes at the end.

• Add a little hot sauce to the filling for a spicy kick.

• Leftovers reheat well in the oven or air fryer.