Slow Cooker Chicken Casserole with Bacon & Tots
easy prep, family dinner!
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*
Notes
*You can lower cooking time to 3, 3 1/2 hours if prepared dish has not been refrigerated.
Prep time does not include cooking the bacon