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Cheesy Chicken Tator Tot Casserole in the Crockpot

This Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in the Crockpot is a simple, satisfying, and family-friendly meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken tator tot casserole, crock pot cheesy chicken casserole
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Lisa Kerhin

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen tater tots
  • 1 bag (3 ounces) real bacon pieces
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¾ cup milk
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Spray crock pot with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place half of the frozen tater tots on the bottom of the crock pot.
  • Sprinkle with ⅓ of the bacon pieces.
  • Top with ⅓ of the cheese. Add the chicken on top. Season with salt & pepper.
  • Next, add ⅓ of the bacon pieces and 1/3 of shredded cheese.
  • Place the rest of the frozen tater tots on top.
  • Finish with the remaining ⅓ cheddar cheese and remaining ⅓ bacon pieces.
  • Pour ¾ cup milk all over the top.
  • Season with additional salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Cover and cook on low about 4-6 hours. Check it at the 4 hour mark as some crock pots do cook faster than others.

Notes

see blog post for tips and variations