Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake
Buffalo Chicken Tater Tot Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy tater tots, tender buffalo chicken, and melted cheese for a dish that’s both satisfying and fun. Perfect for weeknight dinners or game day gatherings, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. The aroma of spicy buffalo sauce and creamy ranch dressing will have everyone clamoring for a taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 32 oz frozen tater tots
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large baking dish.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for 6-7 minutes per side until no longer pink; shred after resting.
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until well-coated.
- Layer half of the tater tots in the baking dish, top with buffalo chicken mixture and sprinkle with cheese.
- Add remaining tater tots on top along with more cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added crunch, ensure tater tots are evenly spread. Substitute shredded turkey or chickpeas for the chicken for different flavors. Prepare ahead by assembling but refrigerate before baking.