Description
This Dorito Chicken and Cheese Casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy sauce, crunchy Doritos, and melted cheese for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the casserole:
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies (like Rotel)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 bag (9.75 oz) nacho cheese Doritos, crushed
- Chopped fresh cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the baking dish: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix the casserole ingredients: In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, diced tomatoes with green chilies, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Layer the casserole: Spread half of the crushed Doritos in the baking dish, spoon the chicken mixture over the Doritos, top with the remaining Doritos and cheddar cheese.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until bubbly.
- Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with cilantro or green onions, and serve.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- You can substitute cheddar cheese with a Mexican blend.
- For extra heat, add hot sauce or use spicy Doritos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
