Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake – Comfort Food Made Easy
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a hearty, comforting dish combining tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for weeknights, family dinners, or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Top the mixture with frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Substitute chicken with cooked turkey or a plant-based protein if desired.