Southwest Chicken Totchos
A comforting dish featuring crispy tater tots smothered in shredded chicken, corn, and a variety of toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Frozen Tater Tots
- Cooked Chicken, shredded or diced
- Corn (canned or frozen)
- Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- Red Onion, diced
- Jalapeños, sliced
- Sour Cream
- Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- Lime Wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Spread the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake according to the package instructions (usually about 20-25 minutes), flipping halfway through.
- While the tots are baking, heat up your cooked chicken in a skillet with a splash of taco seasoning or spices until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
- If desired, add a splash of chicken broth or salsa for extra flavor and let it thicken.
- Once the tater tots are golden, sprinkle the seasoned chicken on top, followed by the corn and cheddar cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with red onion, jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream, and lime juice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your creation!
Notes
Experiment with toppings and sauces to make this dish your own. You can even convert it into a build-your-own dinner experience!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: totchos, chicken, comfort food, nacho, tater tots