Description

Doritos Chicken Casserole is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauces, and crunchy nacho cheese-flavored Doritos. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to be a family favorite.

Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 (10.5-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup sour cream
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel), undrained
1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
1 (14.5-ounce) bag nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, crushed and divided

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Instructions

Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Prepare Chicken Mixture:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained corn, taco seasoning, and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Mix until well combined.
Layer the Casserole:
- Spread half of the crushed Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Spoon the chicken mixture over the Doritos layer, spreading it evenly.
- Top the chicken mixture with the remaining crushed Doritos.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese over the top.
Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Optionally, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, diced tomatoes, or sliced green onions.

Notes

Chicken: Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe.
Doritos: For variety, try different Doritos flavors like Cool Ranch or Spicy Nacho.
Add-Ins: Feel free to add black beans or diced bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.