Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a hearty and comforting dish with tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, crispy tater tots, and melted cheddar cheese—perfect for weeknight dinners.
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 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken with ranch dressing, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Spread chicken mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Top the mixture with frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
- This dish can be prepared ahead and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Chicken can be substituted with cooked turkey or a plant-based protein for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American