This Doritos Chicken Casserole is loaded with tender shredded chicken, creamy cheesy sauce, and layers of crushed Doritos — all baked until bubbly and golden. It’s the ultimate easy dinner for taco night lovers!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Calories per Serving: ~450 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
🌽 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
🌶️ 1 can (10 oz) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
🥫 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
🥛 1/2 cup sour cream
🧄 1 tsp garlic powder
🌿 1 tsp onion powder
🧀 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend), divided
🌮 4 cups crushed nacho cheese Doritos (plus more for topping)
🌿 Optional: chopped cilantro, jalapeños, green onions
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat Oven:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the Filling:
In a large bowl, mix chicken, corn, Rotel, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese.
3️⃣ Layer It Up:
Spread half of the crushed Doritos on the bottom of the baking dish. Spoon the chicken mixture over the chips and spread evenly. Top with remaining cheese.
4️⃣ Bake It:
Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with more crushed Doritos, and bake uncovered for 5 more minutes until cheese is melted and edges are bubbly.
5️⃣ Garnish & Serve:
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro or green onions and serve hot!
🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- 🧀 Extra cheesy and creamy with a Dorito crunch
- ⏱️ Quick and easy — perfect weeknight dinner
- 🌮 Great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie
- 👨👩👧👦 A guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike
💡 Helpful Tips
- Spice it up with pepper jack cheese or a splash of hot sauce.
- Add black beans for extra heartiness.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
- Leftovers reheat well — just pop them back in the oven to crisp the topping!
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