Cheesy Chicken Tater tot casserole

It's one of those recipes, that was simple enough, that I had to try.  Cheese, bacon and tater tots!  I thought it was ok, and the kids only sort of liked it, but hubby thought it was good.  I thought it needed something, not sure what though. Don't mix the ranch mix with the milk & pour over the top like I did.  It just sits at the top. 

Servings :6


Ingredients:

1 (32 oz.) bag frozen tater tots
1 (3 oz.)bag bacon pieces
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup milk
salt & pepper, to taste
1 pkg of ranch dressing mix (optional)

Directions:
 
Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.  Layer half of the frozen tater tots on the bottom of the slow cooker.   Sprinkle with 1/3 of the bacon pieces.   Now top with 1/3 of the shredded cheese.   Add diced chicken on top.  Season with salt & pepper, and package of ranch dressing mix.  Now add 1/3 of the bacon pieces and another 1/3 of shredded cheese. 
Put the rest of the frozen tater tots on top.  Finish with the remaining 1/3 cheddar cheese and remaining 1/3 of bacon pieces.  Pour 3/4 cup milk all over the top. 
Cover and cook on low about 4-6 hours.

 If you want to make this  in an oven, then you will need to partially thaw the tater tots first.
 Spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick spray.
Then layer ingredients into baking dish. Cover and bake at 350F degrees for about an hour to an hour and a half.