Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole:
Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a creamy, cheesy comfort dish packed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and topped with crispy tater tots. This hearty meal combines the flavors of crack chicken and tater tot hotdish, making it a family favorite that's easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped
- 6 slices cooked and chopped bacon
- 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1- ounce packet dry ranch dressing mix
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 container 8 oz sour cream
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 12 ounces mixed frozen vegetables thawed and drained (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 30 to 32 oz bag frozen tater tots
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook bacon until crisp; drain and chop, reserve drippings if desired.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, softened cream cheese, milk, sour cream, dried thyme, poultry seasoning, and black pepper until smooth.
- Stir in thawed vegetables (if using) and cooked chicken.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mixture.
- Arrange tater tots in a single layer on top of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes, until bubbly and golden brown.
Notes
- You can make this casserole ahead of time and refrigerate or freeze it for later.
- Customize with your choice of vegetables or extra seasoning.
- Serve warm; garnish with sliced green onions if desired.
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