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Bacon Chicken Tot Comfort

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This easy dish layers juicy chicken and bacon in ranch sauce, topped with cheesy, crispy tater tots—a comfort food favorite.

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Seram Rezepte
Updated on Sat, 12 Apr 2025 22:15:55 GMT
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Wholesome Comfort Casserole

I've finally nailed this dish after many tries in my home kitchen, and it's pure comfort food heaven. There's nothing better than watching a Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole come out with its crunchy browned top and sizzling sides. When the crispy potatoes, tasty chicken, crunchy bacon and tangy ranch all work together, it creates something my family can't wait to dive into.

Basic Ingredients Incredible Outcome

This dish wraps all our favorite comfort foods into one fantastic meal. I'm crazy about how the crunchy potato bites sit on top of the rich chicken and bacon mixture, making every bite perfect. It's so quick to throw together but tastes like you've been cooking all day long.

What You'll Need

  • Bacon: Six crunchy strips that give that wonderful smoky taste.
  • Chicken: Four pulled chicken breasts, or grab a store-bought rotisserie to save time.
  • Tater Tots: One full 32 oz package to make that delicious crunchy layer.
  • Ranch Dressing: Half cup adds that creamy, zesty kick.
  • Milk: One cup to create our smooth, velvety sauce.
  • Flour: Two tablespoons to get the sauce just thick enough.
  • Butter: Three tablespoons for that extra flavor boost.
  • Cheese: Loads of mild cheddar that melts beautifully.
  • Seasonings: Salt and pepper to boost all the flavors.
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Building Your Dish

First Steps
Heat your oven to 350°F while getting everything ready.
Set Up Your Foundation
Get your bacon nice and crispy and have your chicken prepared.
Whip Up The Sauce
Mix butter, flour, milk and ranch into a smooth sauce that ties everything together.
Stack With Care
Combine your chicken and bacon with the sauce, add tots and cheese on top, then let it bake to perfection.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I swap rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely, it cuts down your prep time and tastes great.

→ Could I prep this early?

Yes, make it a day in advance, but wait to add the tots until baking time.

→ How do the tater tots stay crispy?

Don't defrost them, and make sure they're in a single layer on top.

→ Can I freeze leftovers?

It's best fresh since freezing can make the tots soggy.

→ What sides go with it?

A green salad or cooked veggies make great pairings.

Bacon Chicken Tot Casserole

Golden tots, shredded chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch sauce baked together for a hearty meal.

Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
35 Minutes
Total Time
50 Minutes

Category: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings (1 casserole)

Dietary: ~

Ingredients

01 Half a cup of ranch dressing.
02 One and a half cups of shredded mild cheddar cheese.
03 Four shredded, cooked chicken breasts.
04 Six slices of bacon, cooked and broken into crumbles.
05 Two tablespoons of plain flour.
06 Three tablespoons of butter.
07 Two pounds of frozen tater tots.
08 Salt and pepper, use if needed.
09 One cup of milk.

Instructions

Step 01

Fry up the bacon, then crumble it.

Step 02

Turn your oven on to 350°F.

Step 03

If your chicken isn't already cooked, get it ready now.

Step 04

Melt butter, then stir in the flour.

Step 05

Slowly pour in the milk, whisking until it thickens up.

Step 06

Mix the ranch dressing into your sauce.

Step 07

Toss the chicken, bacon, and sauce together in a large bowl.

Step 08

Place the mixture evenly in a 9x13 dish.

Step 09

Layer the tater tots on top, then sprinkle with cheese.

Step 10

Pop it into the oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.

Notes

  1. A solid option for busy nights.
  2. Kids usually love it.
  3. Store-bought rotisserie chicken works great here.
  4. You can prep it ahead of time.
  5. A warm and satisfying meal.

Tools You'll Need

  • A medium pot for making the sauce.
  • Whisk for stirring.
  • A big mixing bowl for combining ingredients.
  • Cup measures for portioning.
  • 9x13 pan to assemble and bake the dish.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Includes dairy like milk, cheese, and ranch.
  • Contains wheat from the flour.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: ~
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: ~
  • Protein: ~