Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a comforting and delicious casserole combining shredded chicken in creamy ranch dressing with crispy baked tater tots and melted cheddar cheese, topped off with fresh green onions. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or casual family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Topping
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s ready to bake the dish evenly.
- Mix Chicken and Seasoning: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir well to coat the chicken evenly with the dressing and spices.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking, then spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the dish.
- Add Tater Tots: Evenly layer the frozen tater tots on top of the chicken mixture, covering it completely for a crispy top layer.
- Sprinkle Cheese: Generously sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots to add rich, melty flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle the chopped green onions on top for freshness and garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken leftovers or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Feel free to swap ranch dressing with a low-fat version to reduce calories.
- Adding extra veggies like bell peppers or corn in the chicken mixture can boost nutrition.
- For extra crispy tater tots, broil the top for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Cheddar Ranch Chicken, Tater Tot Bake, Casserole, Easy Dinner, Comfort Food, Chicken Bake, Ranch Dressing, Cheddar Cheese
