Description
Cheddar Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken, creamy ranch dressing, and crispy tater tots, topped with melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 3 cups frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased baking dish.
- Layer the frozen tater tots on top of the chicken mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like peas or corn for extra nutrition.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the dish
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg