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Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in the Crockpot

Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in the Crockpot
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A warm and comforting Easy Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole made effortlessly in the crockpot. This hearty dish combines tender chicken breasts, a creamy sauce with sour cream and cream of chicken soup, frozen mixed vegetables, and a crispy tater tot topping finished with melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, it’s a family-friendly, gluten-free comfort food classic that requires minimal prep and hands-off cooking.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2–3 chicken breasts (fresh or thawed)

Topping

  • 1 (32 oz) bag of frozen tater tots
  • 1 to 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Creamy Sauce

  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (gluten-free if needed)
  • ½ cup sour cream

Vegetables & Seasoning

  • 1 ½ cups frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken Base: Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot and season evenly with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to infuse flavor during slow cooking.
  2. Mix the Creamy Sauce: In a large bowl, stir together the cream of chicken soup and sour cream until smooth. Fold in the frozen mixed vegetables to create a creamy, flavorful mixture.
  3. Layer the Ingredients: Pour the creamy vegetable mixture over the seasoned chicken in the crockpot, spreading it evenly to ensure every bite is moist and flavorful.
  4. Add the Tater Tot Topping: Evenly cover the mixture with a layer of frozen tater tots. This layer will crisp up on top while cooking.
  5. Cook Low and Slow: Set the crockpot to low and cook for 4 to 6 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the tater tots are golden and crispy.
  6. Add Cheese and Finish: About 15 minutes before serving, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the tater tots, cover, and allow the cheese to melt to gooey perfection.

Notes

  • Use fresh or fully thawed chicken for even cooking and to avoid overcooked edges.
  • Season the chicken well to build a flavorful base for the casserole.
  • Add cheese towards the end to prevent burning or overcooking.
  • Keep the creamy sauce under the tater tots for the best texture contrast.
  • Start checking for doneness at 4 hours to avoid drying out the chicken, as crockpot times can vary.

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Keywords: cheesy chicken, tater tot casserole, crockpot casserole, slow cooker recipe, comfort food, easy dinner, family friendly, gluten free

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