Dorito Chicken Casserole
If you’re looking for a fun, cheesy dinner that the whole family will actually get excited about, this Dorito Chicken Casserole is it. It’s packed with shredded chicken, a creamy sauce, and that crunchy layer of nacho cheese Doritos on top. This is one of those chicken casserole recipes that comes together fast and works great for busy weeknights. It’s hearty, full of flavor, and always a family favorite at our table. Plus, it’s a great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
Yes! Cool ranch Doritos give a totally different flavor, but it’s still a delicious recipe.
Absolutely, ground beef works well and turns it into more of a taco-style dorito casserole.
Yes, green peppers, green onions, or even extra beans are a great way to bulk it up.
It has a mild kick from the green chilies, but it’s still kid-friendly for most families.
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- Chicken breast: The base of this creamy chicken casserole, giving it plenty of protein and heartiness.
- Taco seasoning: Adds that classic Mexican chicken casserole flavor with a little spice.
- Black beans: Brings texture and makes the dish more filling.
- Frozen corn: Adds a touch of sweetness that balances the savory flavors.
- Cream of chicken soup: Creates that rich, creamy sauce that holds everything together.
- Rotel tomatoes with green chilies: Adds moisture and a little kick without being too spicy.
- Sour cream: Makes the sauce extra creamy and smooth.
- Garlic powder: Adds depth of flavor with just a little bit.
- Monterey jack cheese: Melts beautifully and adds a mild, creamy cheese flavor.
- Nacho cheese Doritos: The star of this dorito chicken casserole recipe, giving it that crunchy texture and bold flavor.
Dorito Chicken Casserole
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a baking dish or baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the raw chicken for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then cook for another 2 minutes.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle black beans and corn over the top of the chicken layer.
- In a large bowl combine cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, and garlic powder. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- Spread the creamy sauce over the chicken and veggies, making sure everything is covered.
- Top with remaining cheese and a layer of Doritos (crushed doritos, but not too fine).
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges and warm throughout.
- Serve with your favorite toppings! We love chopped tomatoes, olives, green onion and sour cream!
Dorito Chicken Casserole
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Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon oil
- 4 large chicken breasts cut into bite size pieces (about 4 cups shredded chicken)
- 1 oz packet of taco seasoning
- ¼ cup water
- 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 ½ cups frozen corn
- 21 oz cream of chicken soup
- 10 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese with jalapeno peppers divided
- 9.25 oz nacho cheese Doritos lightly crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and spray a baking dish or baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and cook the raw chicken for 5–7 minutes until no longer pink.
- Stir in taco seasoning and water, then cook for another 2 minutes.
- Spread the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the casserole dish. Sprinkle black beans and corn over the top of the chicken layer.
- In a large bowl combine cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, and garlic powder. Stir in 1 cup of cheese.
- Spread the creamy sauce over the chicken and veggies, making sure everything is covered.
- Top with remaining cheese and a layer of Doritos (crushed doritos, but not too fine).
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 25 minutes, until hot and bubbling around the edges and warm throughout.
Nutrition
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