Description
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake. This hearty dish combines tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and crispy tater tots topped with gooey cheddar cheese—making it an irresistible choice for family dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a satisfying meal. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights while still being a crowd-pleaser. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for a personal touch. Serve it hot and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with ranch dressing and seasonings until well coated.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased baking dish and layer frozen tater tots on top.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the tater tots are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped green onions, and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Experiment with different cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for added flavor. Incorporate vegetables such as bell peppers or spinach into the chicken mixture for extra nutrition. This dish can be made ahead of time; simply refrigerate before baking.