Tater Tot Ranch Chicken Bake with Bacon & Cheese

Ingredients:

- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

- 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix

- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup

- 1 cup sour cream

- 1 cup milk

- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

- 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

- 1 cup diced onion

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 2 tbsp olive oil

- 1 tsp dried dill

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Preparation Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink.

3. Add onion and garlic to the skillet, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. In a large bowl, mix cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, and ranch seasoning until smooth.

5. Add cooked chicken mixture, half of the crumbled bacon, and 1 cup of shredded cheese to the bowl. Stir well.

6. Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.

7. Arrange frozen tater tots in a single layer on top of the chicken mixture.

8. Sprinkle remaining cheese, bacon, and dried dill over the tater tots.

9. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until tater tots are golden brown and crispy.

10. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.

11. Garnish with chopped chives before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45-50 minutes

Serving Size: 8 servings

Calorie Count per serving: Approximately 620 calories