Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (Crock Pot)

A plate piled high with a hearty scoop of Crockpot Chicken Bacon and Ranch Tater Tot Casserole.

5 from 9 votes

This easy dump and go slow cooker recipe is the ultimate comfort food! Slow cooker chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole is a delicious twist on the classic tater tot casserole the whole family will love.

Course: Mains

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings: Servings

Calories: 573kcal

Author: Meredith

Equipment

Large 6-Quart Slow Cooker

Ingredients

32 ounce bag of frozen tater tots)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
2 Cups cheddar cheese, shredded
1 oz packet of ranch seasoning
½ Cup sour cream (preferably full fat)
½ Cup whole milk
Optional toppings: diced fresh green onion, diced parsley, additional crumbles of crispy cooked bacon, a drizzle of ranch dressing, etc.

Instructions

Cook your bacon in the oven or a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble or cut it into small pieces.
Coat the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
Layer half of the frozen tater tots into the basin of your crock pot and spread them into a single layer on the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle with ½ of the bacon pieces and ⅓ of the shredded cheese.
Place uncooked chicken cubes on top of the tater tot layer. Spread the sour cream over the chicken and then sprinkle the chicken with the ranch seasoning, the other ½ of the bacon pieces, and another ⅓ of the cheese.
Spread the rest of the frozen tater tots into an even layer over the chicken layer and top with the remaining ⅓ cheese.
Pour the milk over the top of the crock pot contents.
Cook on HIGH for 3 hours (or LOW for 5-6 hours) or until the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees F.).
Add optional toppings, serve warm, and enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Variations and Substitutions

Use cream cheese instead of sour cream. If desired, swap out the sour cream with an 8oz block of cream cheese for an extra creamy sauce in your casserole.
Buy pre-cooked bacon. If it's easier for you to buy the pre-cooked bacon for this recipe instead of cooking bacon ahead of time, please do!

Storage & Reheating

Store leftover chicken bacon ranch tater tot casserole in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave until the casserole has reached your desired temperature.

Nutritional information was calculated with skim milk and no toppings.

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