Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a quick, crowd‑pleasing casserole that layers shredded chicken tossed in creamy ranch dressing with crispy frozen tater tots, then crowns the dish with melted cheddar cheese. In just 45 minutes you get a golden‑brown, cheesy top and a comforting, savory interior that’s perfect for busy families seeking a hearty dinner with minimal cleanup. Serve hot straight from the oven, and garnish with chopped parsley for a pop of color and flavor that elevates the dis
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 4 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread chicken mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Layer frozen tater tots over the chicken.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tots.
- Return to oven and bake 10‑15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the bake for the last 2 minutes. The dish freezes well
- assemble without cheese, freeze, then add cheese and bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake, easy chicken casserole, tater tot bake recipe, ranch chicken bake, quick dinner ideas, family comfort food, one‑pan chicken meals, cheesy chicken bake, weeknight dinner recipes