Description
This Cheesy Chicken Dorito Casserole recipe is a comforting Tex-Mex dish that combines shredded chicken with a creamy sauce, topped with crunchy Doritos and melted cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (drained)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 (9.75 oz) bag nacho cheese Doritos (crushed slightly)
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, drained tomatoes with green chilies, 1 cup cheddar cheese, taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Stir in the shredded chicken until evenly coated. Spread half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over the Doritos and spread evenly. Top with remaining Doritos and sprinkle with the rest of the cheddar cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, use spicy Doritos or add chopped jalapeños.
- This casserole is great for using up rotisserie chicken and can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
