Take-out Tuesday, Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Bacon & Tots
This recipe has been floating around the internet
and when HHjr came across it,
he knew it would be a great weeknight dinner
Easy, kid friendly and do ahead
means “winner winner chicken dinner” to both of us!
Boneless chicken
a bag of frozen tots, milk, cheese, cooked bacon
and seasoning, that’s it!
He used chicken tenders for a quick way to get even chunks,
but you can use boneless skinless thighs or breasts if you prefer
Place everything in the slow cooker, set it to high and go relax for 4 hours and dinner is ready!
Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Bacon & Tots
Equipment
- 6 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 32 ounce bag frozen tater tots
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon cooked, and cut into small pieces
- 1 1/2 lb chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese 2 cups = 8 oz cheese
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Coat the inside of your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
- Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes
- Dump half the frozen tater tots into the crock pot, and spread into an even layer.
- Place uncooked chicken on top of the tater tot layer. Sprinkle chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder. Top chicken with 1/3 of the cheese and 1/2 bacon
- Spread remaining tater tots over the chicken layer. Top with remaining bacon and cheese. Pour milk over the top of the dish.
- Place slow cooker into the refrigerator for 6 hours or overnight
- Cover your crock pot and cook on HIGH on 4 hours*
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I love easy dinners and, as you may recall, I have a partner with a kid’s palette! I think he would like this. I know you’re holding your breath again as Zeta moves through. Prayers are being lifted once again for all of that region, Jenna.
Thanks Rita, this meal is really enjoyed by everyone, and couldn’t be easier. Not thrilled about Zeta, AGH! She’s going to impact Birmingham too, and then she’s headed your way, be safe!
Jenna, my family would love this! It is easy and everything tastes better with bacon! Hopefully Zeta won’t cause more problems as it moves through 🙏🏻
Thank you Pam, this is a great dump and go dinner, set and forget! Yes, it looks like we’re going to get hit twice by Zeta and she’s headed your way, be careful!
The easy meal sounds and looks delicious, Jenna! Prayers will be with you as Zeta comes through. You don’t need any more devastation.
Thank you Kitty, and I appreciate the prayers, we’re going to get hit in Birmingham too…
If it has bacon I’m in!
ha ha, I know, right!
This looks tasty and easy — and really perfect for fall. I can’t believe they are up to Zeta already — whew. I hope it veers far away from you. Enough!
Thanks Jeanie, we’re concerned about Zeta, it’s going to impact Birmingham too, agh!!!
It is definitely time to get out the slow cooker!
I have an Instant Pot, but I LOVE my slow cooker, set and forget!
Looks yummy, and I’ve got all the ingredients! Guess what’s for dinner tonight? Thanks, Jenna!
Really, wow Rosie, let me know how you like it!
This looks yummy and so easy to fix. I am pinning this to fix for me and the hubby. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Terrie, it couldn’t be easier, and it’s really good!
Gotta get me some tator tots:@)
haha, you can’t beat tater tots!
Pinned this yummy looking recipe. This will be a must fix for me! Thank you for another great recipe. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy, I hope you enjoy!
I love using the crock pot and making weeknight meals like this. Thanks to you and your son for this recipe idea. Enjoy the week Jenna.
Thanks Julie, this couldn’t be easier and we all loved it!
Mmmmmm! Mmmmmm! And easy too!
Happy Tuesday friend!
Thanks Nancy, not health food, but so easy and delicious and perfect dinner after a hard day!
Prayers for you and yours for Zeta to stay away!
Thanks Nancy, we are definitely hurricane weary, there hasn’t been a hurricane hit the gulf coast so late in the season as far as I know…
Jenna, I agree this looks like the perfect weeknight dinner and kid friendly, too! I don’t know what I would do without all these wonderful recipes you share. I’m definitely going to make this one. Take care!
Thank you Shannon, I am so glad!!
Sounds so yummy. Pinning! 😋
Thanks Cyndi, it’s a good one!
Sounds so good and super easy! 😊
yes, perfect for a lazy or tired cook 🙂
Sounds delicious. Did the littles like it?
Yes, right up their alley! Thanks Linda
Sounds yummy Jenna! Hope both your homes are safe from Zeta…2020, what a year. ♥
Thank you Mary, we are hurricane weary…
Time to break out the slow cooker with this recipe! It is a such a delicious and easy recipe for a nigh away from cooking and we all need that now. Thank HHjr for me………..
Thanks Emily, it’s not fancy, but it couldn’t be easier and it is a plate of perfect comfort food!
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Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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