If you’ve never had Totchos before, let me introduce you to your new favorite comfort food. This BBQ Chicken Totchos Recipe is the combination of two classics: crispy tater tots and fully loaded nachos.
We ordered them for an appetizer when we went out and we were totally hooked. Trust me, one bite and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without them!
Picture golden tater tots piled high with tender BBQ chicken, melting cheese, and all your favorite toppings. They are perfect if you’re hosting game-night or for a quick family dinner.
This recipe calls for shredded chicken, I used a Rotisserie to make it quick and easy. You can also use shredded pork or beef. You can also add so many different toppings, just like you would with nachos. Be careful not to add too much though, you don’t want the Totchos to get soggy.
What is a Totcho?
A totcho is a fun and delicious mash-up of tater tots and nachos! Instead of tortilla chips, crispy tater tots are used as the foundation. They’re typically topped with a variety of flavorful toppings like melted cheese, chicken, veggies, and sauces, much like traditional nachos.
Totchos are popular for parties, game-day snacks, Super Bowl parties or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. They’re endlessly adaptable, so you can make them as simple or as loaded as you like!
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Ingredients Needed to make BBQ Chicken Totchos:
- Frozen tater tots
- Shredded Chicken
- BBQ sauce
- Olive oil spray
- Cheddar cheese
- Red onion
- scallions
- Tomato
- Sour cream
Tips for making BBQ Chicken Totchos!
- Bake the tots until extra crispy so they hold up under the toppings. We do not want soggy tochos!
- Avoid overloading the tots with too much sauce to prevent sogginess.
- Use parchment paper on your baking sheet for easy clean-up.
Let’s make BBQ Chicken Totchos!!
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray. Place tater tots in a single layer and bake for 30 minutes.
- While the tots are in the oven, shred the chicken. In a medium bowl, mix chicken and bbq sauce until evenly coated.
- Spread the BBQ chicken evenly over the tots.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and place back in the oven until melted and bubbling, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and add all the toppings and drizzle with sour cream. Serve and enjoy!
Storing BBQ Chicken Totchos:
Totchos are best enjoyed fresh, as the tater tots can lose their crispiness when stored. However, if by chance you have leftovers, here’s how to store them properly:
- Allow the totchos to cool to room temperature before storing. This prevents condensation, which can make them soggy.
- Place the leftover totchos in an airtight container. If you need to layer them, separate each layer with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Store the totchos in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat in the oven to bring back some crispiness, for 10 minutes on 375 degrees.
BBQ Chicken Totchos Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 - 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appitizer
- Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bag of frozen tater tots
- Olive oil spray, for extra crispiness
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
- 1 cup BBQ sauce
Toppings:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream (for drizzling)
- Sliced green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Spray a large baking sheet with cooking spray and arrange the tater tots in a single layer. Bake for 30 minutes or until real crispy, turning half way through. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the tots are cooking prepare the BBQ Chicken:
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken with BBQ sauce. Stir until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Totchos:
- Spread the BBQ chicken evenly over the tots.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Place back in the oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- Add Toppings:
- Remove the totchos from the oven and add your desired toppings: red onion and diced tomatoes.
- Drizzle with sour cream.
