Cheesy Chicken & Tater Tot Casserole (Crock Pot Cooking)!

This crock pot casserole was a hit with the kids and hubby!  Some good ole' comfort food on a cold, cold day!  This recipe came to me via pinterest and while I don't think the photo of my casserole is the most appetizing - it did have good flavor!  I adjusted the recipe, just a little bit, from the original.  You can find the original recipe here http://www.thecountrycook.net/2012/07/cheesy-chicken-tater-tot-casserole-slow.html.  Here is my version:

Cheesy Chicken Crockpot Casserole

1 Bag Frozen Tater Tots

3 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast - cut into chunks

2 C. Shredded Cheese (I used 1 C. Cheddar and 1 C. Mozzarella)

Tastefully Simple Bacon! Bacon! (original recipe calls for regular, real bacon bits)

1 Can Evaporated 2% Milk

1 C. Frozen Peas (optional)

DIRECTIONS:  Spray crockpot with cooking spray.  Place 1/2 the frozen tater tots into bottom of crockpot.  Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese.  Sprinkle with 1 T. Bacon! Bacon!  Top with chicken.  Add remaining tater tots on top of chicken.  Top with remainder of cheese and another tablespoon of Bacon! Bacon!  Pour 1 evaporated milk over the top (I used about 1 Cup of the milk).  Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.  Add peas (if desired) during last 1/2 hour of cooking. 

HAPPY EATING!



Cheesy Chicken Ranch Casserole!

Hello out there blogger world! I haven't forgotten about you~but sometimes life gets busy! There is gymnastics, soccer, field hockey, baseball clinics, Scouts (both boy and girl)....and there is getting away with hubby for a weekend!

Thank you pinterest for this yummy recipe! How many of you have tried pinterest? Me, I LOVE it!
Can't get enough of it! Anyway, this is the casserole before baking (it already looks yummy right?)....

Cheesy Chicken Ranch Casserole

3 Cups cooked, diced chicken

4 Cups cooked noodles (I used mafalda - because it is fun to say)

1 1/2 C. Mozzarella Cheese, shredded

1 1/2 C. Sharp Cheddar, shredded

2 (12oz) Cans Evaporated Milk (2% is fine)

1 pkg. Hidden Ranch Salad Dressing Mix (not the dip mix)

DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and set aside. In saucepan, combine milk and ranch dressing. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Immediately after reaching a boil, turn down to a simmer. Continue to stir constantly. Sauce will thicken slightly. In 9x9 dish layer 1/2 the noodles, 1/2 chicken, 1/2 the cheeses and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layers, except layer the rest of the sauce over the top of the casserole. I sprinkled a few bread crumbs over the top, just because it makes it look pretty. You can too if you want! If not, just bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Enjoy!

HAPPY EATING!