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Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole combines crunchy Doritos, creamy chicken, and melty cheese for an unforgettable weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken can be substituted with turkey or ground beef
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup for a lighter version, use cooked and pureed cauliflower
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can be swapped for plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes & green chilies) or canned diced tomatoes with chilies or regular salsa
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning adjust spice level to personal preference
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar) can also use a Mexican blend or pepper jack
  • 3 cups Doritos (crushed) any flavored tortilla chip can be substituted
Optional Garnishes
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions for topping
  • Sour Cream or Hot Sauce for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8'x11' or 9'x13' baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Rotel, taco seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly mixed.
  3. Spread a layer of crushed Doritos evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Pour the chicken mixture over the layer of Doritos and spread it evenly.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then add more crushed Doritos to finish.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden-brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions, sour cream, or hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using shredded rotisserie chicken and avoid crushing the Doritos too finely. You can prep the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight before baking.

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