Creating the Chicken Bacon Ranch Tater Tot Casserole is simple if you follow these steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Chicken: If not pre-cooked, boil or grill the chicken until fully cooked. Allow it to cool, then shred it into bite-sized pieces.
3. Cook Bacon: In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble it once cooled.
4. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
5. Prepare Casserole Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread the chicken and bacon mixture evenly across the bottom.
6. Add Cheese: Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken mixture.
7. Layer Tater Tots: Arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer over the cheese. Ensure they cover the entire dish for an even crust.
8. Bake: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the tater tots are golden brown and crispy.
9. Add Cheese Again: In the last 10 minutes of baking, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese on top and return it to the oven until melted.
10. Garnish: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Optionally, garnish with chopped green onions or parsley.