This recipe is in my oven right now, and house is already smelling divine!

– One 11/32-ounce container of ranch dressing mix

Two cups of cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup of crumbled bacon, if desired

– Olive oil, 1 tablespoon

Add salt and pepper according to your taste. For garnish, chop some fresh parsley.

What to do:

1. Lightly coat a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil and set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

2. Add salt and pepper to the sliced chicken breasts. While the olive oil is heating in a pan over medium-high heat, brown the chicken pieces for approximately seven to eight minutes, or until they are cooked through. After taking it out of the pan, set it aside.

3. Whip up the ranch seasoning mix, sour cream, and cream of chicken soup in a big basin until combined.

4. Arrange the cooked chicken pieces on top of half of the frozen tater tots in the bottom of the oiled baking dish.

Make sure the chicken is evenly coated with the creamy ranch mixture, then pour it over.

6. After the sauce is added, top with the remaining tater tots and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Chopped bacon, if using, can be sprinkled on top for a smokier flavor.

The seventh step is to bake the dish, covered with foil, for 45 minutes in a preheated oven. Once the tater tots have turned a golden brown color and the dish has bubbled, remove the foil and bake for another fifteen to twenty minutes.

Step 8: Set aside for 5 minutes to rest before serving the dish. Add a burst of color and a touch of freshness by garnishing with chopped parsley.

PAID LISTING

A sliced jalapeño or a splash of spicy sauce can be added to the creamy ranch mixture for an extra kick, according to variations and tips.

– A Use low-fat chicken soup and Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.

– A A homemade ranch mix made with dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper is an option for those who have some free time.

– A The sauce will thicken and the flavors will blend more harmoniously if you give the dish a little time to rest before serving.