Description
Discover this easy, cheesy dream! Shredded chicken and rich ranch sauce mingle with cheddar, baked under a 375°F blanket of tots.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 32 ounces frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, ranch dressing, milk, and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Pour this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Step 3: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single, even layer over the top of the chicken and cheese mixture.
- Step 4: Bake for 30 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling hot and the tater tots are starting to crisp.
- Step 5: Remove the bake from the oven and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; this bake is excellent for meal prep!
- For the best texture when reheating individual servings, use the air fryer (350°F for 5-7 minutes) or the oven until the tater tots re-crisp.
- Balance the creamy richness by serving alongside a crisp, acidic side salad dressed with vinaigrette or a simple side of steamed broccoli.
- Since this recipe features sharp cheddar, shredding cheese from a block delivers a smoother melt and superior browning compared to pre-bagged options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8th of casserole (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 565
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 32.0g
- Saturated Fat: 13.5g
- Trans Fat: 1.0g
- Protein: 4g