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Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

My cracked out chicken tater tot casserole is crazy good with creamy sauce mixed with bacon, chicken, and veggies, topped with cheese and crispy tater tots!
Course Chicken Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken casserole recipes, Chicken Tater Tot Casserole, tater tot casserole recipes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 831kcal
Author Kathleen

Ingredients

  • 6 slices chopped bacon
  • 1 (10.5-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (1-ounce)  packet dry ranch dressing mix
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1 (8-ounce) container sour cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (12-ounce) bag mixed frozen vegetables, thawed and well drained
  • 4 cups cooked chicken cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, chredded
  • 1 (30 to 32-oz) bag tater tots
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350º (177ºC) Spray a 9X13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Cook the bacon (6 slices) in a skillet until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate. Save bacon drippings for another use or discard.
    Step 1 how to make cracked out chicken tater tot casserole, Cook the bacon and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup (1 can), softened cream cheese (1 block), ranch dressing mix (1 ounce pack), milk (3/4 cup), sour cream (1 container), dried thyme (1/2 teaspoon), poultry seasoning (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) until smooth and well combined.
    Step 2 how to make easy cracked out chicken tater tot casserole, In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, milk, sour cream, thyme, and seasonings.
  • Stir in thawed and drained vegetables (12 ounces) cooked chicken (4 cups), and cooked bacon (6 slices).
    Step 3 how to make chicken tater tot casserole with cream of chicken soup, Stir in the vegetables and cooked chicken.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared baking pan.
    Step 5 how to make cracked out tater tot breakfast casserole, Transfer the mixture to the baking pan.
  • Sprinkle shredded cheese (2 cups) over the chicken mixture then arrange tater tots (32 ounces) in a single layer over shredded cheese.
    Step 7 how to make cracked out chicken tater tot casserole, Arrange the tater tots in a single layer. Bake
  • Bake in preheated oven, uncovered, for 40-45 minutes, or until bubbly.

Notes

  1. Pan: Use a 9x13 baking dish and spray it with nonstick cooking spray. Cleaning up will be quick and easy.
  2. Yes! Add Them Frozen: The tater tots do not need to be thawed. Use them straight out of the freezer!
  3. Oven Placement: Place the dish in the middle rack of the oven.  This will ensure even cooking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 831kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 1898mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 4162IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 425mg | Iron: 2mg