Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos
Crispy potato nuggets stand in for nachos, piled with tender chicken coated in tangy Buffalo wing sauce and finished with melted Monterey Jack cheese. Celery seed adds a subtle aromatic note, while cool ranch dressing balances the heat, making these totchos an easy, crowd-friendly choice for game days, casual gatherings, or a fun family meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 2
Spread potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- 3
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- 4
Meanwhile, place chicken in a large bowl. Add celery seed and olive oil; stir to coat.
- 5
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and add wing sauce; stir to coat.
- 6
Remove potatoes from the oven. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.
- 7
Spoon chicken mixture evenly over potatoes and top with Monterey Jack cheese.
- 8
Broil in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Serve immediately.
- Calories 430.38 kcal High 22%
- Protein 35.25 g Good Source 71%
- Carbohydrate 28.82 g 10%
- Total Fat 19.45 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 5.9 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 97.75 mg High 33%
- Sodium 770.93 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.55 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.31 g --
- Added Sugars 0.5 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 232.0 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 401.03 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 7.07 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.32 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.18 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos is a Southern Recipes appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast, and Monterey Jack Cheese. Each serving provides about 430.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos?
- It is a Southern Recipes recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos made of?
- The main ingredients are Buffalo Wing Sauce, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast, Monterey Jack Cheese, Olive Oil. The full list of 8 is above.
- What goes well with Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos?
- Explore these Southern Recipes side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos healthy?
- Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 430.38 calories and 35.25 g of protein, or 71% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 770.93 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.9 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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