Description
Zesty Doritos chicken casserole delivers a mouthwatering blend of crunchy chips and creamy chicken that promises pure comfort. Cheesy layers and bold southwestern flavors make this dish irresistible for dinner lovers seeking a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Dairy and Creamy Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces/298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasoning and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 can (10 ounces/283 grams) Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), drained
- 1 bag (9.75 ounces/276 grams) Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, drained Rotel tomatoes, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, and taco seasoning until smooth and well-blended.
- Fold the shredded chicken and one cup of cheddar cheese into the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Create the first layer by evenly spreading half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Pour the prepared chicken mixture over the Doritos layer, spreading it carefully to cover the entire surface.
- Sprinkle the remaining cup of cheddar cheese evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven.
- Remove the foil and top the casserole with the remaining crushed Doritos for added crunch.
- Return to the oven uncovered and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top turns golden and the edges become bubbly.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes after removing from the oven to set and cool slightly.
- Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions or a dollop of sour cream before serving.
Notes
- Crush Doritos roughly to maintain crunch and prevent soggy texture, ensuring each bite has a satisfying crispy element.
- Swap cream of chicken soup with homemade white sauce for lower sodium and more control over ingredients, perfect for health-conscious eaters.
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and enhanced flavor, saving time without compromising taste quality.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like corn chips or gluten-free Doritos to accommodate dietary restrictions while preserving the dish’s signature crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg