🔥 Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6–8):
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
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2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend), divided
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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1 can (10 oz) Rotel tomatoes with green chilies, drained
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1 tsp taco seasoning
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1 bag (9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, lightly crushed
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Optional: Chopped green onions, cilantro, or jalapeños for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Mix the filling:
In a large bowl, combine:
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Chicken
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1 ½ cups cheese
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Cream of chicken soup
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Sour cream
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Rotel tomatoes
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Taco seasoning
Mix until well combined.
3. Layer the casserole:
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Sprinkle half of the crushed Doritos into the bottom of the baking dish.
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Spoon the chicken mixture over the chips and spread evenly.
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Top with remaining Doritos and ½ cup cheese.
4. Bake:
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Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
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Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
🌶️ Optional Add-Ins:
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Add black beans, corn, or diced bell pepper to the filling.
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Use spicy Doritos for extra heat.
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Top with avocado, sour cream, or salsa when serving.
🧊 Make-Ahead & Freezing:
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Assemble ahead (without Doritos on top), cover, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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Add crushed Doritos just before baking to keep them crunchy.
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Freezes well for up to 2 months.
Want a spicy buffalo version, a ground beef swap, or a one-pan skillet version? I can share those too!
