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Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Savory ingredients quickly come together in just one pan in this irresistible Doritos cheesy chicken casserole that your whole family will enjoy.
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Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole may just replace Taco Tuesday in your house! Chicken, sour cream, cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, salsa, corn, cheese, and Doritos combine to create a casserole that will become a family favorite. This any-occasion casserole only takes a few minutes to assemble and you can have dinner on the table in only 25 minutes. Try some for your next large gathering. Even picky eaters will clean their plates!
Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole
You’ll need:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 9.25 ounces nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, crushed (reserve 1½ cups for topping)
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 15.25 ounces southwest corn, drained
- 1 cup mild chunky salsa
- 4 cups fiesta blend shredded cheese, divided 3 cups and 1 cup
Substitutions and Additions
NACHO CHEESE FLAVORED DORITOS: Any flavor of Doritos will work, and changing it up makes it easy to change the flavor of your casserole.
SOUTHWEST CORN: Mexican corn is a perfect alternative if you can’t find Southwest corn.
FIESTA BLEND SHREDDED CHEESE: Fiesta blend is ideal for this recipe, but Tex-Mex, Jack, or even cheddar varieties will work nicely.
How to Make This Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole Recipe
STEP ONE: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
STEP TWO: Crush the bag of Doritos, and pour all but 1½ cups into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
PRO TIP: Use a rolling pin to easily crush the Doritos.
STEP THREE: Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream until smooth.
STEP FOUR: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, salsa, shredded chicken breast, and 3 cups of shredded cheese. Add the soup and sour cream mixture and stir until well combined.
PRO TIP: Use the paddle attachment of a stand mixer to shred your chicken. Gradually increase the speed as the chicken begins to come apart.
STEP FIVE: Evenly spread the cheesy chicken mixture over the top of the crushed chips.
STEP SIX: Spread the reserved 1½ cups of chips over the top of the chicken mixture.
STEP SEVEN: Sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of shredded cheese over the crushed chips layer.
STEP EIGHT: Bake for 25 minutes. Serve while hot.
How To Serve
Serve Doritos cheesy chicken casserole hot out of the oven on its own or alongside some favorite rice and a fresh salad.
Storage
IN THE FRIDGE: Leftovers can be kept in the fridge, tightly covered, for 3 days for another quick meal or a tasty snack.
IN THE FREEZER: This Doritos cheesy chicken casserole is the perfect make-ahead freezer meal. Prepare the recipe up to step 5. Tightly cover and freeze for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use it, simply allow the casserole to completely thaw in the refrigerator, complete the recipe steps, and enjoy!
REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Ideally, this casserole should be reheated in a 350-degree oven until piping hot. Microwaving leftovers may make them soggy.
Everyone will love this incredibly quick and easy casserole that makes the perfect family meal or football Sunday dish. Crunchy Doritos and cheese layered with tender chicken in a tasty cream sauce is a recipe for dinner success.
FAQ:
Q? What is the best chicken type for this recipe?
A: Cooked chicken breasts or thighs work well and shred easily, but pick up a rotisserie chicken or pre-shredded chicken from the deli for a super-quick and easy dinner.
Q? Can I add additional spices?
A: Yes. Add taco spice, hot salsa, or a well-drained Rotel with habaneros to ramp up the heat in your casserole.
Q? Can I add veggies?
A: Mix in some steamed broccoli, diced celery, or onions with the chicken mixture, or top the finished product with some chopped tomatoes and lettuce.
Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole
Savory ingredients quickly come together in just one pan in this irresistible Doritos cheesy chicken casserole that your whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 9.25 ounces nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips crushed (reserve 1½ cups for topping)
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup undiluted
- 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup undiluted
- 8 ounces sour cream
- 15.25 ounces southwest corn drained
- 1 cup mild chunky salsa
- 4 cups fiesta blend shredded cheese divided 3 cups and 1 cup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set it aside.
- Crush the bag of Doritos, and pour all but 1½ cups into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Using a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, and sour cream until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained corn, salsa, shredded chicken breast, and 3 cups of shredded cheese. Add the soup and sour cream mixture and stir until well combined.
- Evenly spread the cheesy chicken mixture over the top of the crushed chips.
- Evenly spread the reserved 1½ cups of chips over the top of the chicken mixture.
- Evenly sprinkle the reserved 1 cup of shredded cheese over the crushed chips layer.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Serve while hot.
Notes
Note: For shredding a lot of cooked chicken at once, put the cooked chicken breasts in your stand mixer, and with the regular mixing paddle, start slow and then gradually increase speed to about medium, and it will shred the chicken for you.
Note: This is a great freezer meal. Double your recipe and make a second casserole dish of this delicious meal for later. Hold off on adding the top Doritos and cheese so that you have a fresh crunchy topping when you thaw and bake.
Note: A rolling pin is a great tool to crush the Doritos in the bag.
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