Description
Doritos chicken casserole layers crunchy, cheesy chips with tender chicken in a warm, comforting bake. Every scoop delivers bold flavor and cozy satisfaction that feels perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups chicken, shredded
- 2 cups Doritos, crushed
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Sauce and Dairy:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- ½ cup onions, diced
- ½ cup bell peppers, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Heat your oven to precisely 350F, preparing a standard 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Shred 3 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Add 1 can of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup sour cream, and 1 cup shredded cheese to the chicken.
- Dice ½ cup onions and ½ cup bell peppers, mixing them into the chicken blend.
- Season the mixture with 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder and onion powder, stirring until thoroughly combined.
- Crush 2 cups of Doritos into uneven chunks, creating a crunchy texture.
- Spread half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of your greased baking dish.
- Pour the entire chicken mixture evenly over the first layer of Doritos.
- Sprinkle the remaining crushed Doritos across the top, creating a crispy crown.
- Slide the casserole into the 350F oven, baking for exactly 25-30 minutes.
- Check that the casserole is bubbling and heated completely through.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving your delicious creation.
Notes
- Crush Doritos into smaller pieces for a more even coating and better texture throughout the casserole.
- Swap regular Doritos for a spicy flavor by using Nacho Cheese or Flamin’ Hot varieties to add extra kick.
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and opt for low-fat cheese to reduce calories.
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken to save time and add extra flavor to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg