Description
Creamy Ranch Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a comforting, crowd-pleasing dish that marries tender chicken with a rich ranch sauce and crispy tater tots. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, making it a go-to meal that delights every palate. With its creamy texture and savory flavors, it’s like a warm hug on your plate—ideal for family dinners or casual get-togethers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- 3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning mix, and chicken broth until smooth.
- 4. Cut cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and mix with the sauce until well coated.
- 5. Layer half of the tater tots in the baking dish, add the creamy chicken mixture on top, then layer remaining tater tots and sprinkle shredded cheese over everything.
- 6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the bake (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg