Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

Imagine a weeknight where dinner needs to be quick, satisfying, and, dare I say, even a little bit healthy. That’s where Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole shines. This dish is a flavor explosion, a comforting hug on a plate, and it comes together faster than you can say “tater tots!” It’s the perfect blend of creamy chicken, crispy tots, and just the right amount of cheesy goodness. This casserole will quickly become a family favorite that will be requested time after time!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Growing up, Sunday dinners were a sacred ritual. We didn’t always have fancy meals, but we always had something made with love. My grandmother, a wizard in the kitchen, often whipped up a casserole that used whatever we had on hand. While Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole isn’t exactly her recipe, it evokes the same feeling of warmth and comfort. It’s a modern twist on those classic family meals. Now, I can recreate some of that cherished nostalgia any night of the week.

Ingredients

Chicken Mixture

• 1.5 lbs cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Tater Tot Layer

• 1 (32 ounce) bag frozen tater tots, thawed slightly

Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix well until fully combined.
3. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture. Slightly thaw them to make this easier.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

This Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a quick, satisfying, and comforting weeknight dinner. It’s a flavor explosion of creamy chicken, crispy tots, and cheesy goodness.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Chicken Mixture

• 1.5 lbs cooked chicken, shredded
• 10.75 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 ounce packet ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions

Tater Tot Layer

• 32 ounce frozen tater tots, thawed slightly

Equipment

• Large Bowl
• 9×13-inch Baking Dish

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, mayonnaise, ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, and green onions. Mix well until fully combined.
3. Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Arrange the tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture. Slightly thaw them to make this easier.
6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese over the tater tots.
7. Bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This casserole will quickly become a family favorite that will be requested time after time!

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