Description
Zesty Dorito chicken casserole brings comfort and crunch to dinner tables with its irresistible layers of flavor. Crispy chips, melted cheese, and tender chicken create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 296 milliliters) cream of chicken soup
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 296 milliliters) cream of mushroom soup
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 packet (1 ounce / 28 grams) taco seasoning mix
- 1 can (10 ounces / 283 grams) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces / 425 grams) corn kernels, drained
- 1 bag (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken, creamy soups, sour cream, zesty tomatoes, sweet corn, spicy taco seasoning, and a portion of the cheese until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Create a crunchy base by evenly scattering half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Carefully spread the chicken mixture over the Dorito layer, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Complete the casserole by topping with remaining crushed Doritos and generously sprinkling the final portion of shredded cheese.
- Slide the casserole into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden, bubbling cheese and heated through texture.
- After removing from oven, allow the casserole to rest for 3-5 minutes to set and stabilize.
- Enhance presentation and flavor by optionally garnishing with fresh cilantro or green onion slivers before serving.
Notes
- Swap regular Doritos for healthier alternatives like baked or multigrain chips to reduce fat content and add nutrition.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for quick preparation and enhanced flavor profile.
- Replace dairy ingredients with dairy-free alternatives like coconut cream and vegan cheese for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Boost protein by adding black beans or quinoa to the chicken mixture, creating a more balanced and filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg