Buffalo Chicken Casserole With Tater Tots
Buffalo Chicken Casserole with Tater Tots is a spicy, cheesy comfort food classic made easy. Shredded chicken tossed in buffalo sauce and creamy dressing is baked under a layer of golden, crispy tater tots for a bold and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken (e.g., rotisserie chicken)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 1 (28 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- Crumbled blue cheese (optional, for topping)
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, ranch or blue cheese dressing, and half of the shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until well combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with a single layer of frozen tater tots.
- Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese (if using) over the tater tots.
- Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the tater tots are golden and crispy.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped green onions, parsley, or crumbled blue cheese if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use ranch for a milder flavor or blue cheese dressing for a stronger tang.
- To make it ahead, assemble and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
- Oven reheating is best for maintaining crispy tater tots.
- Customize the spice level by adjusting the buffalo sauce or adding hot sauce or jalapeños.
- Add bacon, bell peppers, or celery for texture and flavor boosts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
