Here’s a comfort-food favorite made easy in the slow cooker—creamy, cheesy, and kid-friendly:
Crock-Pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1–1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Colby-Jack)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 cup frozen corn or peas
Instructions
- Mix the filling:
In a bowl, combine chicken, soup, sour cream, milk, seasonings, cheese, and optional veggies. - Layer in Crock-Pot:
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick spray.
- Spread chicken mixture evenly in the bottom.
- Top with frozen tater tots (do not thaw).
- Cook:
- Low: 4–5 hours
- High: 2½–3 hours
Until hot and bubbly.
- Optional crispy top:
During the last 30 minutes, sprinkle extra cheese on top.
If you want crispier tots, uncover or finish under a broiler for a few minutes (if your insert is oven-safe).
Tips & Variations
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time
- Swap cream of chicken for cream of mushroom
- Add cooked bacon bits for extra flavor
- Serve with a simple green salad or steamed veggies
If you want, I can share a 4-ingredient version, a buffalo chicken twist, or a from-scratch (no canned soup) option.
