Cheesy Chicken Tater Tot Casserole (Slow Cooker)

1 (32 oz.) bag frozen tater tots
1 (3 oz.) bag bacon pieces (I cut up & fried my own)
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
2 c. shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 c. milk
salt & pepper, to taste

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.  Now add 1/3 of the bacon pieces and another 1/3 of shredded cheese.  Put 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.

VICKI'S NOTES:  Some slow cookers run at different temperatures.  If you are using an older cooker (older than about 6 years old- which would be mine), your cooking time may take longer.  Newer models run a bit hotter so keep an eye on this around the 4 hour mark.  You want to make sure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.  

Also, this recipe is designed to be made in a slow cooker but if you only choice is to make it in the 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 with aluminum foil and bake for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.