Description
Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch dressing, baked under a golden layer of tater tots.
Ingredients
- 2 pound cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped
- 32 ounce frozen tater tots
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F and allow it to fully preheat.
2. Make the Ranch Mixture: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing, milk, and flour until completely smooth and no lumps remain.
3. Layer the Meats: In a 9×13-inch baking dish, mix the shredded chicken and chopped bacon until evenly distributed across the bottom.
4. Add the Sauce: Pour the ranch mixture over the chicken and bacon, and stir gently to ensure every piece is coated with the creamy base.
5. Top with Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in an even layer on top, covering the surface entirely.
6. Bake Until Golden: Place the dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes until the tater tots are crisp and golden, and the filling is bubbling underneath.
7. Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes before serving to help the sauce set and avoid burning your mouth.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with ingredients to suit your preferences. For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce. To lighten things up, opt for lower-fat ranch dressing or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams