Shay Spence’s Chicken Chili Tot Pie Is Comfort Food Done Right
Spicy chili, crispy tater tots and melty cheddar make this Hot Dish twist irresistible!
Looking for a dinner that’s cozy, easy, and guaranteed to please the whole family? Shay’s take on Hot Dish, a Midwestern classic, is a snap to toss together, and this Chicken Chili Tot Pie proves comfort food doesn’t have to be complicated! Spicy chili beans, smoky poblano peppers, and seasoned ground chicken simmer together before getting topped with crispy tater tots and melty sharp cheddar. It’s hearty, satisfying, and packed with bold flavor in every bite. Load it up with your favorite toppings for a meal that’s as fun to customize as it is to eat.
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil or neutral oil
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 2 medium poblano peppers, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbs. ancho chili powder
- 1 (15.5 oz.) can spicy chili beans with juices
- 1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 lb. frozen tater tots
- 9 oz. block sharp cheddar, shredded
- Your favorite chili toppings, such as diced raw onion, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, sour cream and more cheddar
Instructions
PrintHeat oven to 375°F. To large oven-safe skillet or sauté pan over medium heat, add oil, onion and poblano peppers and season with salt to taste. Cook for 6–8 min., until onion is slightly softened.
Add chicken, garlic powder and chili powder and cook for 6 min., crumbling meat with back of spoon or potato masher, until browned.
Add beans and tomatoes and let simmer for another 10 min., then remove from heat. Season with more salt to taste.
Top with frozen tater tots and transfer to oven. Bake for 25 min., until crispy. Top with cheddar and return to oven for another 8–10 min., until cheese is melted and bubbling around edges. Serve with your desired toppings.
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