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Healthy chicken tater tot casserole how to#

spray the bottom and edges with non-stick spray.If you layer them too much they will get soggy. You can also use a regular oval slow cooker as well, but you may want to use a 5 quart so that you have enough room to spread out the tater tots. I like to use a 2.5 quart mini casserole slow cooker to make this casserole.

Healthy chicken tater tot casserole how to#

How to make tater tot casserole in the slow cooker

stir in the cream and seasonings and let it all simmer and thicken while stirring.

slowly stir in the broth while stirring to let it start thickening.

sprinkle in the flour and stir to evenly combine.

cook the chicken as you would any other ground meat.

Making your own cream sauce might seem intimidating, but it’s actually quite simple. Optional – you can add grated carrots and celery and even blue cheese crumbles Ranch seasoning – I like to use my own homemade blend, but you could also use the store bought packets if you needed toįrozen tater tots – the most important part!! You could make them from scratch but this would no longer be quick and easy to make so I buy these insteadīuffalo sauce and butter – whisked together to form the perfect sauce

Ground Chicken – you could use a lean ground turkey if you can’t find any ground chickenįlour, chicken broth and heavy cream – this will be used to make the sauce instead of cream of chicken soup It’s much easier than you think and the flavor can’t be beat. Instead of using canned soups as would be traditional when making dishes like this, I like to go a little healthier and make a homemade sauce instead. It’s my go-to for busy days or for taking to a family in need.

Either way, it has evolved into a fun, creative meal that is simple and easy to make. Tater tot casserole is a midwest dish also known as “hot dish” in some places. I love casseroles like this because it’s easy to keep all the ingredients on hand for a quick last minute meal plus it’s always a hit with the whole family, especially the kids. Tater tot casserole is a staple in our house and may I argue that it should be in yours also.