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Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole: A Family Favorite Delight

This Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole combines creamy chicken and zesty taco flavors under a crunchy layer of Doritos, making it a family favorite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 3 cups Shredded Chicken Can substitute with ground beef, turkey, or beans.
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Or use cream of mushroom for a twist.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can be replaced with Greek yogurt.
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies) Or use canned diced tomatoes with hot sauce.
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Adjust to taste or use homemade.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend recommended.
  • 2 cups Crushed Doritos Different flavors like Cool Ranch can be used.
Optional Toppings
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions For garnish.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For serving.
  • to taste Hot Sauce For an extra kick.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking dish by greasing it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Rotel, and taco seasoning.
  3. Spread crushed Doritos evenly across the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. Layer the chicken mixture on top of the Doritos.
  5. Sprinkle half of the shredded cheese over the mixture, then top with more crushed Doritos and the remaining cheese.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  7. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm with optional toppings like green onions, sour cream, or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Leave Doritos slightly chunky for better crunch.

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