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Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Bake

Cultural Context

Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Bake is a fusion dish that combines traditional Mexican flavors with the comfort of American tater tot casseroles. This dish is popular for its ease of preparation and is often served at family gatherings or casual dinners. It reflects the trend of blending cuisines to create hearty, satisfying meals that appeal to a wide audience.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon butter
1 red onion
1 green onion
1 yellow onion
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces sour cream
8 ounces Fronteras taco sauce
8 ounces taco skillet seasoning
16 ounces mild salsa
8 ounces shredded Mexican blend cheese
32 ounces frozen potato puffs

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: canned chicken

Turkey is leaner, while canned chicken is budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese offers lower calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2

In a skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter and add 2 pounds of chopped boneless skinless chicken breasts.

3

Brown the chicken until mostly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

4

Add a shot of olive oil, ground black pepper, and sea salt (about a quarter teaspoon).

5

Add 1 red onion, 1 green onion, and 1 yellow onion, all roughly chopped, and cook for another 5-7 minutes until softened.

6

Drain some liquid from the skillet and add 1 cup of chicken stock and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce.

7

Stir in 8 ounces of sour cream and 8 ounces of Fronteras taco sauce.

8

Add 8 ounces of taco skillet seasoning and mix well.

9

Add 16 ounces of mild salsa and let the mixture simmer until thickened.

10

Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with 8 ounces of shredded Mexican blend cheese.

11

Cover with 32 ounces of frozen potato puffs.

12

Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

baked

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking dishoven

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Tater Tot CasseroleMexican Tater Tot Bake
Local Name: Tarta de Pollo con Tater Tots

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