Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot

With just 5 ingredients (along with a pinch of salt and black pepper) you can make one of the best chicken, potato, and cheese dishes ever. This simple combination of frozen tater tots, cheddar cheese, shredded chicken, bacon, and milk is so easy to make and all you have to do is put the ingredients in your crockpot or slow cooker.

It’s a layered recipe that never fails to impress.

Tater tots are always worth keeping in the freezer because they’re quick and easy to cook if you don’t have time to make mashed potatoes or cook rice. You can also use them to make flavorful casseroles like this one. If you don’t have any, you can always use hash browns instead, since they’re so similar.

This crockpot recipe is very easy to make and you’ll find everyone loves how it tastes. You can’t go wrong with this super-simple crockpot tater tot casserole.

Why You’ll Love the Recipe:

This recipe is so easy and so worthwhile. It tastes great and all you have to do is layer the ingredients in your slow cooker and switch it on! Nobody else has to know how easy it is though but you might like to reveal your secret if they beg you for the recipe afterwards.

How to Serve It:

This hot, satisfying casserole is a taste for breakfast or brunch. You can offer it as part of a buffet table spread. Or even make it for your kids for supper. Even the pickiest kids won’t be able to turn down this wonderful casserole.

Ingredients:

• Milk
• Frozen tater tots
• Cheddar cheese
• Shredded chicken 
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Bacon pieces

How to make Crockpot Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot:

Add a layer of half of the tater tots to the bottom of the crockpot. Spray the crockpot with cooking spray first to ensure nothing sticks. 

Sprinkle ⅓ of the cheese and ⅓ of the bacon over the tater tots. 

Spread the chicken in an even layer over the cheese and bacon. 

Add another layer of ⅓ of the cheese and ⅓ of the bacon.

Place the remaining tater tots into the crockpot, and sprinkle with the rest of the cheese and bacon. 

Pour the milk over the top. 

Cover and cook for 4 hours on low. 

Tater tots are a versatile ingredient and are just as delightful served by themselves as a side dish as they are as part of a casserole. Here they’re combined with cheddar cheese, chicken, and bacon, to make a hearty casserole that will win everyone’s heart.

Can You Make It Ahead?

It’s a slow cooker recipe so just cover and cook 4 hours before you plan to serve it. If you’re in a rush, you can give it 2 hours on high. Make it ahead if you want, since you can always zap portions in the microwave later to warm them back up.

Storage Instructions:

Leftovers should be fine for 3-4 days if kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Variations and Substitutions:

You can use hash browns in place of tater tots, shredded turkey or pork in place of chicken, or even use ham instead of bacon. Feel free to add other ingredients to the mix too, such as sauteed mushrooms or breakfast sausage.