This Creamy-Chicken-Casserole With Tater Tots Will Drive Your Taste Buds Crazy

Nov 13, 2018 by apost team

With the weather cooling down and the days getting shorter, it is the perfect time to break out your casserole dish recipes for some homemade comfort food. This chicken tater tot casserole is a crowd-pleaser that even the pickiest kids will devour and then come back and ask for more.

This dish can even be made the day before so that you can simply pop it in the oven after a long day without having to worry about the prep work. Because you can combine so many food groups into one dish, you are able to deliver a complete meal to your family with little effort. As a bonus, the clean-up process is also a breeze!

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The simple structure of this casserole allows the cook the freedom to mix and match a variety of ingredients to suit any personal taste and preference. Using this recipe as a base enables the creativity in the kitchen to flow as you make the dish your own. This very generous recipe will also likely provide a good amount of leftovers. The flavors taste even better heated up the next day for lunch!

Before prepping the food, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray or grease a 9 x 13 baking dish.

In a large bowl, combine three cups of cooked chicken, 16 ounces of sour cream, one package of Ranch dressing mix, 1 3/4 cups of shredded cheddar cheese, one bag of real bacon pieces, and one can of cream of chicken soup. Once all of these ingredients are thoroughly combined, mix in one two-pound bag of frozen tater tots.

After the tater tots are completely coated in the mixture, spread the entire bowl into the prepared baking dish. Place in oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until hot and bubbly. A few minutes before the dish is done, sprinkle 1/4 cup of cheese on to the casserole and let it melt before taking it out of the oven. Serve while hot and toasty for the best results.

This dish goes great with a simple salad or fruit dish. With a lean protein, dairy, and vegetable, it makes the perfect complete meal.

Do not keep this delicious dish all to yourself. Be sure to pass the recipe along to all of your friends and family members so that they too can enjoy the comfort of this cheesy chicken tater tot casserole. They will be sure to thank you for your generosity!