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A generous platter of tater tot nachos piled high with toppings.

Spicy Chicken Ranch Tater Tot Nachos

These spicy chicken ranch tater tot nachos are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional nachos, combining crispy tater tots with a creamy, zesty chicken topping and melted cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • oven
  • large baking sheet
  • medium bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 large bag (28-32 oz or 800-900g) frozen tater tots
  • 2 cups (200-250g) shredded Colby Jack cheese
  • 1.5 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing
  • 2-3 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup crumbled bacon bits optional

For Garnish

  • Diced fresh tomatoes for garnish (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and arrange the frozen tater tots in a single layer on a large baking sheet.

Cooking

  • Bake the tater tots for 20-30 minutes until deeply golden brown and crispy.
  • While tots bake, combine shredded chicken, ranch dressing, and Sriracha sauce in a medium bowl; mix well.
  • Remove the hot tater tots from the oven and spread 1.5 cups of Colby Jack cheese evenly over them.
  • Spoon the spicy ranch chicken mixture over the cheese.
  • Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese over the chicken.
  • Return the baking sheet to the oven for 5-10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Serving

  • Carefully remove from oven, then garnish with chopped green onions, optional bacon bits, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

For an extra kick, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the chicken mixture. Adjust Sriracha to your preferred spice level. These nachos are best enjoyed fresh to maintain crispiness of the tater tots.