Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is totally addictive! Tater tots and tender ranch seasoned chicken are combined in a mix of cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise, then topped off with shredded cheese and chopped bacon – ready to bake to a gooey perfection!
Enjoy a serving of this crack casserole as is or with a side of roasted veggies, green salad, or homemade dinner rolls.
Recipe Notes:
- If you bake the Tater Tots for 10-15 minutes before preparing this recipe it will add a delectable crispiness to the dish. However, it’s unnecessary to even thaw them if you don’t have the extra time.
- Feel like experimenting? Try Swiss, Monterey Jack, or Colby instead of, or in addition to, the Cheddar.
- It’s best to use real bacon crumbled if you can, as bacon bits can sometimes taste a little artificial.
- To reheat leftovers, cover the casserole dish with aluminum foil and place it in the oven for 40 mins at 350°F.
– Make this dish lactose-free by using lactose-free cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar, and mayonnaise.
– Use whatever cut of chicken you prefer for this dish. You could use boneless thighs or breasts…and if you are low on time, or just enjoy the flavor, store-bought rotisserie chicken works beautifully too.
– If you enjoy a little more of a ‘kick’ you can use Sriracha or Zesty Ranch, add one diced Jalapeno, or add some smoked Paprika.
– You can use turkey bacon, or even ground beef.
– Add some veggies to this casserole. Corn, carrots, and broccoli go extremely well in this dish! –
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You can refrigerate the Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole for 3 days with foil and a lid on it. If you place it in an airtight container it will keep for up to 5 days…That’s if no one finds it before then…leftovers generally don’t last!
If you would like to freeze this dish, you can do so before placing it in the oven with a heavy-duty aluminum foil for no longer than 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bake as directed.
Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chopped chicken with 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning and cook in the hot skillet until browned all over and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove chicken from heat. Place the tater tots in a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with remaining Tablespoon ranch seasoning.
- Stir in the chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the casserole dish and mix with the tater tots to combine. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the casserole and top with chopped bacon and green onions.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
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Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
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Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil
- 3 cups Chicken chopped
- 2 Tablespoons Ranch Seasoning divided, or more to taste
- 28 oz bag Frozen Tater Tots
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 1 cup Sour Cream more as needed
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 cups Cheddar Cheese divided
- 2 Slices Bacon chopped
- 2 Green Onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season the chopped chicken with 1 Tablespoon ranch seasoning and cook in the hot skillet until browned all over and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
- Remove chicken from heat.
- Place the tater tots in a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with remaining Tablespoon ranch seasoning.
- Stir in the chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the casserole dish and mix with the tater tots to combine.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese over the casserole and top with chopped bacon and green onions.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition
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