Description
A comforting, cheesy casserole featuring tender chicken, savory ranch seasoning, and crispy golden tater tots baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 680 g (1½ lb), cooked and diced
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Frozen tater tots – 900 g (2 lb)
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Shredded cheddar cheese – 300 g (3 cups), divided
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Ranch seasoning mix – 40 g (about 3 tablespoons)
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Cream of chicken soup – 300 g (1¼ cups)
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Sour cream – 240 g (1 cup)
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Milk – 120 ml (½ cup)
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Garlic powder – 5 g (1 teaspoon)
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Onion powder – 5 g (1 teaspoon)
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Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – ½ teaspoon
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Unsalted butter – 30 g (2 tablespoons), melted
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a 23 x 33 cm (9 x 13 inch) baking dish.
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In a large bowl, mix the chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
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Stir in 200 g (2 cups) of the shredded cheddar cheese.
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Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
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Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture.
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Drizzle the melted butter over the tater tots and sprinkle with the remaining 100 g (1 cup) cheddar cheese.
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Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, until the tater tots are golden and the casserole is bubbly.
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Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
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Use sharp cheddar for the best flavor.
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Keep tater tots frozen until baking for maximum crispness.
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Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes