Chicken Bacon Tater Tots (Print-Friendly Version)

Juicy chicken, crunchy bacon, ranch goodness, and tater tots all covered in velvety cheese sauce, then baked to perfection.

# Ingredients List:

01 - 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

02 - 1 bag (16 ounces) frozen tater tots

03 - 1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix

04 - 1 cup whole milk

05 - 1 can (10.5 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup

06 - 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped up

07 - 1 pound cooked chicken, cut or pulled apart

01 - Let everything cool off in the pan for a few minutes to help it settle before you dig in.

02 - Pop the dish back in the oven and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more. Take it out once the cheese is super gooey and bubbling.

03 - Pull the dish out and toss the cheddar all over the top of those tater tots so it’s covered.

04 - Put the dish on the middle oven rack and cook for about 25 to 30 minutes. You want the tater tots to get crispy and look golden.

05 - Set the frozen tater tots right on top, make sure they’re in a flat layer.

06 - Scoop your chicken mix into a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan and spread it out evenly.

07 - Stir together the chicken chunks, bacon bits, soup, milk, and ranch powder in a big bowl until it all blends nicely.

08 - Crank your oven up to 375°F (190°C) so it can heat up while you get everything else ready.

01 - Toss in veggies like peas or corn for a little more taste and some color.

02 - It's easy to swap in leftover cooked chicken or grab a rotisserie if you don't want to cook the meat yourself.

03 - If you're big on ranch flavor, sprinkle in extra—or dial it back if you like things milder.