That sounds like the makings of a delicious comfort food casserole! Here’s a simple way you could put it all together:
Crock pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients:
- 32 oz frozen tater tots (about half a standard bag)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (or 1 cup pre-cooked bacon pieces)
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenderloins, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and layer half of the tater tots on the bottom.
- Add the raw chicken pieces evenly over the tots. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese and half the crumbled bacon.
- Layer the remaining tater tots on top.
- Pour the milk evenly over the casserole.
- Top with the remaining cheese and bacon.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45–50 minutes. Then remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and top is golden and bubbly.
Optional: Let sit 5–10 minutes before serving for easier slicing.