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Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos

Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos layer crispy tots with tender, saucy chicken and gooey Monterey Jack for a punchy, tangy bite in every forkful. A cooling drizzle of ranch balances the heat and adds creamy richness. Perfect for game day snacking, casual dinners, or sharing at parties when you want big flavor with minimal fuss.

  • Prep15 mins
  • Cook30 mins
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyEasy
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

  2. 2

    Arrange the potato nuggets in a single layer on a baking sheet.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, put the chicken in a large bowl. Add the celery seed and olive oil; stir to coat.

  5. 5

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the wing sauce; stir to coat.

  6. 6

    Remove the potatoes from the oven. Position an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler to low.

  7. 7

    Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the potatoes and sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese.

  8. 8

    Broil in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove and drizzle ranch dressing over the top. Serve immediately.

About This Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos is a Southern Recipes appetizer recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Buffalo Wing Sauce, Celery Seed, Chicken Breast, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 261.71 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 6 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, Olive Oil, Ranch Dressing. The full list of 6 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 261.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Nachos easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.

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