Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a creamy, cheesy, and satisfying casserole that combines tender shredded chicken, ranch dressing, tater tots, and cheddar cheese. It’s a perfect easy weeknight dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread chicken mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
- Top with frozen tater tots in a single layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until tater tots are golden and cheese is melted.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quick version.
- Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for extra flavor.
- Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American