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Crock Pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole is a one pot slow cooker meal that is loaded with flavor and easy to make.

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in a slow cooker with a serving on a wooden spoon
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Crockpot Recipes save me time and money by preparing our family dinner in the morning. This one pot meal is layered with chicken, tots, cheese and simple seasoning in a delicious slow cooker recipes.

If you love this slow cooker chicken tater tot casserole recipe, then you must try Big Mac Tater Tot Casserole recipe.

Why Make This Recipe:

I love making casseroles because everything cooks together easily for a family favorite meal idea. I love making this cheesy chicken tater tot casserole for a crowd because rich, hearty and tastes amazing.

Serve this casserole with your favorite side dish recipes for a complete meal idea.

Ingredients: 

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole Ingredients - chicken breasts, chicken soup, mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cheese, frozen tater tots
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (diced) 
  • Cream of Chicken Soup (10.5 ounces) 
  • Cream of Mushroom Soup (10.5 ounces) 
  • Milk 
  • Garlic Powder 
  • Onion Powder 
  • Salt 
  • Black Pepper 
  • Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
  • Frozen Tater Tots 

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Variations Ideas:

  • Change Chicken – We usually make this recipe with chicken breasts. But you can easily mix in cooked ground beef or chicken thighs. This recipe also works with leftover cooked chicken or Rotisserie Chicken.
  • Homemade Cream Soup – We used canned cream soup but you can easily make homemade cream of chicken soup or homemade cream of mushroom soup.
  • Add Vegetables – This recipe works great to sneak in veggies. You can layer in green beans, chopped carrots, celery and broccoli. We have even added in cubes of potatoes to make this a complete meal idea.
  • Cooked BaconFor even more flavor add in crumble bacon or bacon bits. Chicken and bacon make a delicious combination.
  • Seasoning – Another options for added flavor is to sprinkle in a ranch seasoning packet.

Step by Step Instructions:

Mixing the cream of soups with milk and seasoning

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. 

Mixing in diced uncooked chicken in the cream of soup mixture in a bowl

Step 2 – Stir in the diced chicken.

Adding in a layer of shredded cheese in the slow cooker

Step 3 – Pour this mixture into a crock pot. Sprinkle one cup of cheddar cheese over the top. 

Layering tater tots in the slow cooker on a layer of cheese

Step 4 – Then arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top. 

Topping the tater tot casserole with cheese in the slow cooker

Step 5 – Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until chicken is cooked through. 

Serving the chicken tater to casserole with a wooden spoon in the slow cooker

Step 6 – Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.  Cover and cook on low for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.  Turn the crock pot off and let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes. Then serve and enjoy.

Recipe Tips:

  • Prepare Crock Pot – To easily serve this casserole, we recommend spraying the bottom of the slow cooker bowl with non-stick cooking spray. This also makes cleanup a breeze.
  • Cheese – We recommend shredding the cheese yourself instead of using pre-shredded cheese.
  • Tater Tots – There is no need to thaw the frozen tater tots before layering in the slow cooker. Take straight from the freezer to the slow cooker.
  • Cooking Time – Cooking time will vary depending on your slow cooker. We recommend cooking on low for about 5 hours.
Chicken Tater Tot on a plate with a bite on a fork

Serving Suggestions:

This crockpot chicken casserole is hearty to be served as it is. But we like to serve with a light salad or air fryer broccoli to complete this meal.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How to Store Leftovers:

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days. 

How to Reheat:

We usually just reheat in the microwave in 1 minute intervals until heated. But if you have a lot leftover, place in a casserole dish and reheat in the oven.

Chicken Tater Tot Casserole in the slow cooker with a serving on a wooden spoon

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Crock pot Chicken Tater Tot Casserole

5 from 3 votes
The perfect family friendly recipe. This crock pot chicken tater tot casserole is easy to make but loaded with flavor and cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8
Cuisine American
Course Main Course
Calories 353

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the diced chicken.
  • Pour this mixture into a crock pot.
  • Sprinkle one cup of cheddar cheese over the top.  Then arrange the tater tots in a single layer on top.
  • Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours until chicken is cooked through.
  • Top with the remaining cheddar cheese.  Cover and cook on low for 5 more minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Turn the crock pot off and let the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes.
  • Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 353kcal, Carbohydrates 21g, Protein 23g, Fat 20g, Saturated Fat 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat 3g, Monounsaturated Fat 6g, Trans Fat 0.01g, Cholesterol 71mg, Sodium 1195mg, Potassium 470mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 1g, Vitamin A 397IU, Vitamin C 5mg, Calcium 237mg, Iron 1mg

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  1. Carrie Barnard says:

    Thank you so much Sandi – I’m glad you’re enjoying them!

  2. Sandi says:

    5 stars
    I have made several of these crock pot meals and desserts. Today I’m trying the Chicken Tator Tot casserole.
    I don’t like to cook. But these recipes are amazing. My family has loved all of them.
    I saw the crock pot lava cake first and being the chocolate hound of the family, I had to try it. So easy and delicious.
    I recommend all of them!!! Thank you for these recipes.

  3. Carrie Barnard says:

    I used a 6 quart crock pot for this recipe.

  4. Amira says:

    What size crock pot?