Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole: A Comforting Crockpot Classic
This Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and golden tater tots. It’s a hearty meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With minimal prep, you can toss everything into your crockpot and come back to a delicious, savory casserole that the whole family will love.
Easy, Cheesy, and Full of Flavor
This dish layers flavorful chicken, crispy bacon, and cheesy tater tots, creating a comforting and delicious casserole that’s slow-cooked to perfection. The tater tots melt into a soft, hash-brown-like texture, adding richness to every bite. If you love easy meals that require little effort but deliver big on taste, this recipe is for you!
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 6 hours
- Serving: 4-6 people
- Equipment: Crockpot
Recipe Title: Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (Crockpot)
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package tater tots
- 1/2 cup bacon pieces (precooked or freshly cooked and diced)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup milk or heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
- Layer the Ingredients: Lightly grease the inside of your crockpot. Begin by layering half of the tater tots on the bottom of the crockpot, followed by half of the bacon pieces and half of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Add the Chicken: Place the bite-sized chicken pieces on top of the cheese layer. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Repeat the Layers: Repeat the layers of tater tots, bacon pieces, and cheddar cheese, spreading them evenly over the chicken.
- Pour the Milk: Pour the milk or heavy cream evenly over the top of the casserole to help create a rich, creamy texture as it cooks.
- Cook the Casserole: Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the casserole is hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Once the casserole is finished cooking, give it a gentle stir to combine all the layers. Serve hot, and enjoy the delicious combination of cheesy chicken, bacon, and soft tater tots.
A Comfort Food Classic
This Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is everything you could want in a comforting meal—cheesy, savory, and full of flavor. It’s an easy, one-pot dish that’s sure to be a hit with family and friends. Perfect for a cozy night in or a crowd-pleasing dinner, this casserole is sure to satisfy!
