Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a comforting, cheesy casserole featuring shredded chicken, tater tots, ranch dressing, and cheddar cheese. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners or game day meals.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and half of the green onions.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange frozen tater tots evenly on top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top. Return to oven for 5–7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with remaining green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken to save time.
- For extra flavor, add a dash of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 2–3 days and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American