Ingredients
Scale
Before we get started, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen tater tots
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh lemon wedges for serving
These ingredients are readily available, and with a few kitchen hacks, you can whip this dish up in no time. Don’t worry if you’re short on time; frozen tater tots are a lifesaver!
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake tater tots for 20 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.
- Mix shredded chicken with Caesar dressing, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Spread chicken mixture over crispy tater tots and sprinkle with Parmesan; bake for another 5-7 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Fresh parsley is optional but adds color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 27 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg