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Slow Cooker Cheesy Chicken and Tots Casserole
When dinner needs to happen fast, this slow cooker chicken and tater tot casserole steps in to save the evening. You'll layer tender diced chicken with golden potato puffs, smoky bacon, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese right in the crock. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, melting everything together into a rich, comforting meal. It's a hearty, hands-off favorite that guarantees clean plates all around.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 32-oz. pkg. frozen potato puffs, divided
- 1 to 1-1/2 3-oz. pkgs. ready-to-use bacon pieces, divided
- 2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- garlic salt and Montreal steak seasoning or salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 c. milk
Instructions
- 1Coat the inside of a slow cooker with nonstick spray. Spread half of the frozen potato puffs across the bottom, then sprinkle with one-third of the bacon pieces and one-third of the shredded cheddar cheese.
- 2Place the diced chicken breast over the cheese layer. Season the meat generously with garlic salt and Montreal steak seasoning so the flavor penetrates the chicken as it slow cooks.
- 3Layer another third of the bacon and cheese over the chicken. Arrange the remaining potato puffs on top, followed by the last of the bacon and cheese, then pour the milk evenly over everything.
- 4Cover the slow cooker and cook on the low setting for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
Notes
- Swap: Use pepper jack or gouda instead of sharp cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Yield: This hearty casserole makes 6 to 8 servings depending on portion size.