Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2

Add the chicken in a layer in the bottom of a well-greased 9x13 baking dish.

Step 3

Place the butter and flour in a saucepan over medium heat on the stove. Whisk until combined and the butter is melted.

Step 4

Slowly whisk the milk into the mixture in the saucepan until well combined. Continue to saute until it thickens.

Step 5

Remove from the heat and stir in the ranch dressing as well as salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6

Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle 1 cup of the cheese over the sauce.

Step 8

Layer the tater tots on top of the chicken mixture.

Step 9

Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 10

Remove and layer with the bacon crumbles and remaining cheddar cheese. Bake for another 15-20 minutes until the tater tots are cooked completely and crispy.