Our favorite flavor trinity – chicken, bacon and ranch – comes together in this creamy, cheesy Tater Tots™ casserole that your family is sure to request again and again.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend (8 oz)
  • 1 package (1 oz) ranch dressing & seasoning mix
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 bag (32 oz) Ore-Ida™ Tater Tots™ frozen potatoes
  • 1/2cup chopped cooked bacon
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • 3
    In medium bowl, stir onion, condensed soup, sour cream, milk, 1 cup of the cheese, 2 tablespoons of the dressing mix and the black pepper until mixed well; stir in chicken.
  • 4
    Place half of the frozen potatoes in single layer on bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread chicken mixture on top of potatoes; sprinkle 1/4 cup of the bacon on top.
  • 5
    In large resealable food-storage plastic bag, add remaining potatoes with remaining dressing mix; seal and shake bag to coat. Arrange on top of casserole.
  • 6
    Bake 40 minutes; top casserole with remaining 1 cup cheese and 1/4 cup bacon.
  • 7
    Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and potatoes are lightly browned. Top with tomatoes and green onions.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Tater Tots™ also come in a seasoned onion variety, for those who love extra onion flavor.
  • tip 2
    Leftover cooked chicken breasts are perfect to use in this recipe.

Nutrition

450 Calories, 27g Total Fat, 23g Protein, 29g Total Carbohydrate, 4g Sugars
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