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04 Apr 2026

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Cheesy Chicken ‘n Tater Tot Crock-Pot Bake

Cheesy Chicken 'n Tater Tot Crock-Pot Bake

A simple, easy-to-make crock-pot casserole that is so-o-o-o good, it’s sure to be a dinnertime favorite.
Cheesy Chicken 'n Tater Tot Crock-Pot Bake
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Cheesy Chicken 'n Tater Tot Crock-Pot Bake


Total Time 4 hours hours 15 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 356

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 oz) bag tater tots
  • 3 oz crumbled bacon pieces
  • 1 lb chicken breasts, cut into bite-size chunks
  • 1½ cups shredded Colby cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Grease bottom of crock-pot.
  • Arrange ½ tater tots at bottom of pot.
  • Sprinkle ½ bacon pieces on top of tater tots.
  • Combine two cheeses and sprinkle ⅓ over bacon and tots.
  • Top with chicken. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add another ⅓ of cheese on top of the chicken.
  • Sprinkle remaining ½ bacon pieces.
  • Add remaining ½ tater tots.
  • Top with remaining ⅓ of cheese.
  • Pour milk over the top.
  • Set crock-pot to high and cook about 3-4 hours.

Notes

It’s all in the layering. Follow the instructions, and you won’t go wrong.
If you want super tender, super moist chicken, soak the chicken overnight in buttermilk before baking.
I'm careful to spoon it out of the crock-pot so the crunchy goodness stays at the top.

In the crock-pot and ready to serve.

Serving size: 1 cup ♥ Calories: 356

NUTRITION

Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.1g | Protein: 22.8g | Fat: 19.9g | Saturated Fat: 8.4g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 786mg | Potassium: 365mg | Fiber: 1.9g | Sugar: 0.9g | Calcium: 235mg | Iron: 1mg
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Now that our nest is empty, Tom and I are enjoying quiet, intimate dinners at home. Simple meals. Smaller portions. The best cuts of meat. Organic vegetables. I’m always trying new recipes for 2 and still learning how to scale down the family favorites we’ve enjoyed through the years. Stay tuned.

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