Description
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole combines tender shredded chicken, spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch and cream cheese, melted cheddar, and crispy golden tater tots for an easy, comforting family dinner or game-day dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ cup buffalo sauce
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup ranch dressing
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2–3 green onions, chopped, for garnish
- ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese, optional
- 1 jalapeño, sliced, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, and ranch dressing. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Stir 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese into the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the chicken mixture.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for 40–45 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden and crispy and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and optional blue cheese or jalapeños.
- Serve warm with extra ranch or buffalo sauce if desired.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option, but cooked chicken breast or thighs also work well.
- Adjust the buffalo sauce according to your preferred spice level.
- For a milder casserole, use mild buffalo sauce and add a little extra ranch dressing.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or red pepper flakes.
- For a cheesier casserole, combine cheddar with mozzarella.
- Add diced celery, bell peppers, or shredded carrots for extra vegetables.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free cream cheese, shredded cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freeze portions or the whole casserole for up to 3 months.
- Reheat refrigerated portions at 350°F (175°C) for about 20–25 minutes, or microwave individual portions until heated through.
- For a lower-carb version, replace the tater tots with cauliflower tots or roasted cauliflower.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Comfort Food, Game Day
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1,150 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
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