Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe
This Loaded Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is an easy, crowd-pleasing dinner recipe that combines tender shredded chicken in spicy buffalo sauce with creamy cheeses and crispy tater tots. Baked until golden and bubbly, it’s topped with ranch dressing and green onions for a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ideal for busy weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 (8 oz) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Toppings
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the casserole.
- Mix chicken filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, softened cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly blended.
- Layer chicken mixture: Spread the creamy buffalo chicken mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, creating a uniform base layer.
- Add tater tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single even layer over the top of the chicken mixture, covering the surface completely.
- Bake dish: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy on top.
- Finish and garnish: Remove from the oven, drizzle ranch dressing evenly over the baked casserole, and sprinkle with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the tater tots for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching closely to avoid burning.
- Use cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience to save prep time.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control spice level according to preference.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, confirm that the tater tots and buffalo sauce are gluten-free.
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