Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot (Print Version)
Layers of chicken, bacon, ranch, and tater tots baked with cheese for a hearty, comforting dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 bag (about 32 ounces) frozen tater tots
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2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
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5 slices bacon
→ Sauce and Seasoning
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
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1 packet Ranch seasoning (about 1 ounce)
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Salt, to taste
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Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# Steps:
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.
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In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon slices until crisp. Remove bacon, set aside, and reserve a small amount of bacon fat in the skillet.
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Add chicken pieces to the skillet with reserved bacon fat. Cook over medium-high heat until chicken is fully cooked and no longer pink. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Arrange a single layer of frozen tater tots in the bottom of a 9x13-inch casserole dish. Evenly spread sautéed chicken over the tater tots.
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In a mixing bowl, vigorously whisk together milk, heavy whipping cream, and Ranch seasoning until well combined.
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Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the chicken and tater tots. Sprinkle shredded Mexican blend cheese in an even layer over the casserole.
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Crumble the reserved cooked bacon and distribute over the cheese layer.
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Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the sauce has been absorbed and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
# Notes:
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For extra flavor, consider adding chopped scallions or a sprinkle of fresh herbs before serving.