Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Recipe

A cheesy, spicy comfort food casserole that combines buffalo chicken, creamy ranch, melted cheese, and crispy tater tots. Perfect for busy weeknights, game day, or family gatherings.

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Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Resting: 5

Total Time: 1 5

Servings: servings

Calories: 460kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish Glass or ceramic preferred
1 Large mixing bowl For combining chicken mixture
1 Pastry brush To coat tater tots with butter
1 Aluminum foil Optional, if tops brown too fast
1 Meat thermometer Ensures internal temp 165°F
1 Sharp knife & cutting board For chopping green onions

Ingredients

3 cups cooked shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken saves time
32 oz frozen tater tots Keep frozen for crispiness
½ cup buffalo sauce Adjust to spice preference
¼ cup ranch dressing Balances spice
4 oz cream cheese Softened for easy mixing
2 cups cheddar cheese Shredded, sharp recommended
1 cup mozzarella cheese Shredded
2 tablespoon butter Melted, brushed over tots
¼ cup green onions Chopped
ranch or blue cheese dressing Optional, for drizzling

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F and grease baking dish.
Mix chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch, and cream cheese until coated.
Spread mixture in baking dish evenly.
Top with cheddar and mozzarella cheese.
Arrange tater tots in single layer on top.
Brush tots with melted butter.
Bake 40–45 minutes until golden and bubbly.
Rest 5 minutes, garnish with onions, drizzle dressing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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