Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole Directions
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Prepare Your Ingredients:
- Cook the chicken breasts in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked. Allow them to cool slightly before shredding. For convenience, use a hand mixer or stand mixer to shred the chicken quickly.
- Cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Crumble it into pieces for easier sprinkling later.
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Make the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, heat the low-sodium chicken broth.
- Whisk in the flour to create a roux. Season with salt and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in the milk, stirring until the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.
- Stir in the homemade ranch dressing, ensuring it’s fully combined with the creamy base.
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Assemble the Casserole:
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Layer the shredded chicken at the bottom of the baking dish, followed by half of the low-fat cheese, and then pour the creamy ranch sauce over the chicken.
- Place the homemade tater tots on top of the sauce, spreading them out evenly.
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Bake the Casserole:
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes to begin crisping the tater tots and melding flavors.
- While the casserole bakes, crumble the cooked turkey bacon and set aside.
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Finish Baking:
- After 20 minutes, sprinkle the remaining low-fat cheese and crumbled turkey bacon on top of the casserole.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
- Once baked, let the casserole cool for a few minutes to make serving easier.
- Dish out generous portions and enjoy! Pair with a fresh side salad for a complete meal.
WW Points Calculation:
- Turkey Bacon (6 slices): 6 pts
- Chicken breasts (4): 0 pts
- Homemade Ranch Dressing: 2 pts
- Milk (1 cup): 2 pts
- All-Purpose Flour (2 tablespoons): 2 pts
- Low-Sodium Chicken Broth (3 tablespoons): 0 pts
- Low-Fat Cheddar Cheese (1 1/2 cups): 12 pts
- Homemade Tater Tots: 16 pts
- Salt and Pepper: 0 pts
Total Points: 40
Servings: 8
Per Serving: 5 points
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
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