Yield: 6
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Ingredients
- 6 slices of cooked bacon (or microwave bacon)
- 4 cooked and shredded chicken breasts
- 32 oz. bag of frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a separate pan, cook the chicken until fully cooked. Allow it to cool slightly, then shred using a mixer.
- In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Whisk in the flour along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gradually whisk in the milk to the flour mixture, adding it slowly to avoid clumps. Stir until you achieve a creamy consistency, then mix in the ranch dressing.
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray. Layer the shredded chicken at the bottom, followed by the creamy sauce, half of the cheese, and then the tater tots.
- Bake for 20 minutes uncovered, until the tater tots start to turn golden and crisp.
- While the casserole is baking, crumble the cooked bacon and set aside.
- After 20 minutes, top the casserole with the remaining cheese and crumbled bacon. Return to the oven for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!