15 “Something Different for Dinner” Chicken Ideas to Break Away From Routine!

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Chicken Taco Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Tator tots on a platter topped with melted cheese, chicken and garnished with tomatoes

For something different and exciting in your dinner rotation, consider Chicken Taco Totchos. This dish combines the crunch of tater tots with chicken taco flavors for a fun idea that’ll delight the taste buds.

Chicken Taco Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
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Ingredients

  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

  • 1 lb ground chicken or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup sliced black olives

  • ¼ cup diced green onions

  • Sour cream and salsa for serving

Directions

  • Preheat your oven and bake the tater tots according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy.
  • While the tater tots are baking, prepare the chicken.
  • If using ground chicken, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
  • If using pre-cooked shredded chicken, place it in a skillet and warm it over medium heat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and ½ cup of water to the chicken in the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Once the tater tots are done, arrange them on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread the seasoned chicken over the tater tots.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and tots. Return to the oven and bake at 375°F for about 5 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and diced green onions for added color and flavor.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
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15 “Something Different for Dinner” Chicken Ideas to Break Away From Routine!

Chicken Taco Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Tator tots on a platter topped with melted cheese, chicken and garnished with tomatoes

For something different and exciting in your dinner rotation, consider Chicken Taco Totchos. This dish combines the crunch of tater tots with chicken taco flavors for a fun idea that’ll delight the taste buds.

Chicken Taco Totchos (Tater Tot Nachos)

Recipe by Derek Jacobson
Cook Mode

Keep the screen of your device on

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots

  • 1 lb ground chicken or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning

  • ½ cup water

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • ½ cup diced tomatoes

  • ¼ cup sliced black olives

  • ¼ cup diced green onions

  • Sour cream and salsa for serving

Directions

  • Preheat your oven and bake the tater tots according to the package instructions until they are golden and crispy.
  • While the tater tots are baking, prepare the chicken.
  • If using ground chicken, cook it in a skillet over medium heat until it is fully cooked and no longer pink. Drain any excess liquid.
  • If using pre-cooked shredded chicken, place it in a skillet and warm it over medium heat.
  • Add the taco seasoning and ½ cup of water to the chicken in the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Once the tater tots are done, arrange them on a large baking sheet. Evenly spread the seasoned chicken over the tater tots.
  • Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken and tots. Return to the oven and bake at 375°F for about 5 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, sliced black olives, and diced green onions for added color and flavor.
  • Serve immediately with sour cream and salsa on the side for dipping.
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