This Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor from shredded chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and golden tater tots. It’s a great casserole recipe for family dinners.
This casserole serves 4–6 people and comes together in about 45 minutes from start to finish. This dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you need a recipe that’s both filling and easy. I make it in this casserole dish for easy clean up!
Serve it with my Baby Calamari Garden Salad or Banana Split Puff Salad.
How to Make Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2. Chop the jalapenos and green onions.
3. In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, half the green onion, half the bacon, chicken, and half the cheese.
4. Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and add the tater tots.
5. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the tater tots.
6. Top with the remaining cheese, then sprinkle the rest of the bacon and green onion on top.
7. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Important Recipe Notes
- Use cooked chicken—rotisserie chicken works great for saving time. Shredded or chopped both work fine.
- Make sure it’s softened before mixing so it blends smoothly with the sour cream and other ingredients.
- You can use freshly cooked bacon or store-bought bacon crumbles to save prep time.
- Adjust the amount of Jalapenos based on your family’s spice preference. Leave them out if you want a completely mild casserole.
- Bake the casserole uncovered so the tater tots stay golden and crisp.
- Fiesta blend adds nice flavor, but you can use cheddar, Colby Jack, or mozzarella if that’s what you have.
- Assemble the casserole ahead of time, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. Just add 5–10 extra minutes to the baking time if chilled.
- Let it sit for a few minutes after baking so it’s easier to scoop and serve.
Cracked Out Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 32 oz bag of tater tots
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1–2 jalapenos chopped
- 2–3 green onions diced and divided
- 1 cup cooked and chopped bacon divided
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 3 cups fiesta cheese shredded and divided
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Chop the jalapenos and green onions.
- In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, jalapenos, half the green onion, half the bacon, chicken, and half the cheese.
- Grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish and add the tater tots.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the tater tots.
- Top with the remaining cheese, then sprinkle the rest of the bacon and green onion on top.
- Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Serve hot.
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