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Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole

Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole – Comfort Food Bliss

Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights, customizable, and budget-friendly.
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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: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken Use pre-cooked or leftover chicken
  • 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute with homemade or gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt is a great swap for a healthier option
  • 1 can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies) Can replace with regular diced tomatoes or salsa
  • 1 packet Taco Seasoning Using homemade seasoning gives better control
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Cheddar or Mexican Blend) Reduced-fat varieties are a lighter alternative
  • 3 cups Doritos (regular or flavored) Experiment with Cool Ranch or plain corn chips
Optional Toppings
  • 1 bunch Green Onions Chopped
  • 1 cup Sour Cream For drizzling
  • to taste Hot Sauce For those who like it spicy

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, Rotel, taco seasoning, and half of the shredded cheese. Mix well.
  3. Crush Doritos lightly and spread evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
  4. Pour the chicken mixture over the layer of Doritos and spread evenly.
  5. Top with remaining shredded cheese and another layer of crushed Doritos.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
  7. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  8. Scoop portions onto plates and garnish with green onions, sour cream, or hot sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This casserole is convenient and customizable, making it a crowd favorite at any gathering.

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