Easy Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe

Last Updated on October 25, 2026 by Mr. B

If you’re looking for something different to make for dinner tonight, try this Easy Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe. My kids love chicken and tater tots and I love Mexican food, so what better way to make everyone happy than to mash it all together in a one skillet dish!

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Layer the tater tots directly over the chicken mixture in your oven-safe skillet before baking.

With ingredients including boneless, skinless chicken breasts, tater tots, Mexican cheese, taco sauce and salsa, you’re sure to love this easy and delicious dinner recipe!

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Easy Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe

Combine your family's favorite flavors into one simple pan with our Easy Mexican Chicken Tater Tot Bake Recipe. The ultimate comfort food dinner.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

Servings: 6 -8

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Ingredients

  

• 2 LBS Chicken
• 1 TSP Sea Salt
• 1 TSP Ground Black Pepper
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 1 Yellow Onion Chopped
• 1 Green Bell Pepper Chopped
• 1 Red Bell Pepper Chopped
• 1 Cup Chicken Stock
• 8 OZ Sour Cream
• 1 TBSP Worcestershire Sauce
• 16 OZ Salsa
• 8 OZ Frontera Taco Sauce Mild Red Chile + Cumin
• 8 OZ Shredded Mexican Style Blend Cheese
• 32 OZ Frozen Tater Tots

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Cook chicken in skillet medium to medium high heat 7 minutes or until cooked.
3. Season with pinch of salt & pepper while cooking.
4. Add onion, peppers and 1 TBSP olive oil.
5. Cook additional 5 minutes
6. Strain
7. Add stock, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and salsa
8. Cook 2 - 3 minutes
9. Top with Mexican cheese and then cover with tater tots
10. Bake 45 minutes
11. Serve!

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