Doritos Chicken Casserole

This Dorito chicken casserole recipe is so easy to make, yet so delicious. It has chicken and your favorite taco fillings mixed in a rich, creamy sauce layered with crunchy Doritos and melty cheese. It will quickly become a family favorite!

The Best Dorito Chicken Casserole

This Doritos chicken casserole has been one of my go-to easy dinner options lately. It's flavorful, filling, and is just comfort food at its finest.

This cheesy chicken Dorito casserole uses rotisserie chicken to save time, then it mixes it in a simple cream sauce with other taco filling ingreidents. You could just eat the filling alone, it's that good!

But the casserole can't stop there. Layered with crushed nacho cheese Doritos and topped with shredded cheese, this is one of the most delicious casserole recipes ever!

It's the perfect busy weeknight meal, yet it is impressive enough to serve if you're hosting. Serve it with this Mexican street corn casserole, and you'll have one unforgettable meal.

Why This Recipe Works

Quick and easy. You can have this Dorito chicken casserole prepared to bake in just 5 minutes, and all you have to do is mix the ingredients together and assemble the casserole. It's effortless.

A winning combination. Chicken, cheese, Doritos, and taco seasoned flavors. You just can't beat the taste and textures of this casserole.

Easy to customize. You can easily add or substitute any ingredients you want in this casserole, just like if you were making your own tacos.

Crowd-pleaser. Every time I serve this creamy chicken casserole, everyone absolutely loves it! It's a guaranteed winner whether you make it for a family dinner or if you're hosting.

Ingredients

Another reason to love this Doritos chicken casserole recipe is it's made with really basic ingredients, and those ingredients are:

• 10oz. nacho-cheese flavored Doritos, crushed
• 2 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
• 8oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 10oz. can corn, drained
• 6oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
• 8oz. can chopped tomatoes
• 4oz. pickled jalapenos, chopped
• 8oz. can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 6oz. sour cream
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Oh, and you can use many of these same ingredients to make this tater tot taco casserole and Mexican casserole, so definitely give those a try next.

How To Make Dorito Chicken Casserole

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly spray an 8-inch casserole dish with cooking spray.  Spread half of the crushed nacho cheese Doritos on the bottom of the baking dish.

2. Make the filling: Combine the rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, and half the shredded cheese in a large bowl. Give everything a little mix, then add the diced tomatoes, pickled jalapenos, condensed cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and taco seasoning. Stir well to combine. 

3. Bake: Transfer the filling mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake the casserole for 20 minutes. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the rest of the crushed Doritos and the remaining cheese. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

4. Serve: Serve the casserole warm, with some halved cherry tomatoes for garnishing. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Swap the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom soup to add a different flavor.
• Use any cheese you want, like shredded Mexican cheese or pepper jack cheese, for a little spice.
• Leave out the jalapenos for a less spicy, more kid-friendly casserole.
• Serve the casserole with some more crushed chips on top for an added crunchy texture.

How To Store Dorito Chicken Casserole

In the fridge: Put a lid on the baking dish or transfer the leftover casserole to an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Transfer the leftover casserole to a freezer-safe container and freeze for about 6 months.

Reheating: Put the casserole back in a baking dish and warm it in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until it's warmed through. Let the frozen casserole thaw in the fridge overnight or add more baking time.

FAQS About This Doritos Chicken Casserole Recipe

Can I make this Doritos chicken casserole ahead of time?

Yes, but you won't want to assemble the casserole until you're ready to bake, or the chips will get soggy. Just prepare the chicken mixture with all of the filling ingredients and store it in an airtight container in the fridge. Then when you're ready to bake it the next day, layer the chips, filling, and cheese in your casserole dish and bake.

What is the best chicken to use in this Doritos casserole?

Rotisserie chicken is great since you can just grab it from the store, and it saves a ton of time. You can also use any leftover cooked chicken or shredded chicken you have on hand.

Can I use other chips?

Doritos are what makes this casserole so delicious, but you can use any kind of crunchy chips that you want. You can also use any flavor of Doritos too.

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