Chicken Bacon Crunch Casserole
A crispy, creamy, and crowd-pleasing casserole packed with chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and golden tater tots comfort food that brings big flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Casserole Base:
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 16 oz sour cream
- 1 pound bacon cooked and crumbled (reserve 2 tbsp for garnish)
- 1 pound cooked chicken chopped or shredded
Fresh Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons green onions sliced
- 2 tablespoons reserved crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Preheat to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set aside 2 tablespoons of crumbled bacon for topping later.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked chicken, most of the bacon, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheddar. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Spread the mixture into the dish and top with a single layer of frozen tater tots (no need to thaw).
- Bake uncovered for 40 minutes, or until tots are golden and edges are bubbling.
- Top with reserved bacon and sliced green onions. Let rest a few minutes before serving.