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Doritos Casserole with Chicken (The Ultimate Easy Recipe!)

A ridiculously delicious and easy Doritos Casserole with Chicken! This recipe features layers of seasoned chicken, a creamy cheese sauce, and crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos. The perfect weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken a rotisserie chicken works perfectly
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel) drained well
  • 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
  • 1 bag (9.25 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos coarsely crushed
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish optional
  • Sliced green onions, for garnish optional

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained Rotel, and taco seasoning. Stir until everything is well combined.
  3. Spread half of the coarsely crushed Doritos in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Top the Doritos with the chicken mixture, spreading it into an even layer.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of the Mexican cheese blend over the chicken layer.
  6. Top with the remaining crushed Doritos, followed by the remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is fully melted and golden.
  8. Let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro or green onions, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalProtein: 24gFat: 28gFiber: 3g

Notes

Time-Saving Tip: Use a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even faster.
Prevent Soggy Chips: Serve the casserole immediately after baking for the crunchiest topping.
Customize It: Feel free to add a can of drained black beans or corn to the chicken mixture for extra texture and flavor.
Keyword chicken casserole,doritos casserole,easy weeknight dinner

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