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    Dorito Chicken Casserole

    Updated: May 1, 2021 · Published: May 1, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    dorito chicken casserole

    This Dorito Chicken Casserole is so simple to throw together and bake for dinner. Shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, and Tex-Mex flavors combine in this dish—all topped with crunchy Doritos. 

    plate of dorito chicken casserole

    Table of contents

    • How to Make Dorito Chicken Casserole
    • Tips & Tricks
      • Shredded Chicken 
      • Dorito Chips
      • Wait Till The End
    • Variations
      • Ground Beef
      • Sweet Corn
      • Add Veggies 
    • Dorito Chicken Casserole FAQs
      • What to Serve With Casserole? 
      • Can you freeze Dorito casserole? 
      • Can you make this casserole in advance? 

    This recipe is my go to chicken casserole for busy weeknights. Throw it together, then watch the whole family gobble it up!

    Other quick weeknight dinners include vegetarian Chickpea Curry and Chili Mac. Or you can just download my cookbook, Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking.

    Why you will love this Dorito Chicken Casserole… 

    • Great way to use up pre-shredded or leftover chicken
    • Crispy Doritos in every bite 
    • Kid-friendly flavor
    • Simple prep
    • Oven-baked for a hands-off dinner
    • Stores well 

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    How to Make Dorito Chicken Casserole

    how to make dorito chicken casserole
    1. Start by preheating the oven and greasing your pan. 
    2. Add some crushed chips into bottom of pan. 
    3. Mix up the cheesy chicken filling in a bowl. 
    4. Pour into the casserole dish, and bake as directed. 
    5. Near the end of cooking, remove and top with the remaining chips. 
    6. Toss back into the oven to finish. Once done, remove, and dish up this cheesy Dorito casserole. 

    The full directions for this cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole recipe are in the printable recipe card below. 

    Tips & Tricks

    pan of dorito chicken casserole with a slice cut out

    Shredded Chicken 

    Reach for leftover rotisserie chicken, store bought chicken, or shred your own. You can even use diced chicken pieces as well. Just make sure the chicken is fully cooked. 

    Dorito Chips

    Nacho cheese-flavored Doritos are what we prefer, but you could reach for taco flavored, cool ranch-flavored, etc. 

    Just know that the flavor of chips will change the flavor of the casserole a bit. 

    Wait Till The End

    You don’t want to top your casserole with chips at the beginning of baking in this recipe. If you do, your chips on top will over-bake. 

    Cook your casserole as directed, and wait till the end to top it with the final layer of chips. Then finish baking. 

    Variations

    top view plate of dorito chicken casserole

    Ground Beef

    Swap the chicken for cooked ground beef. It will change up the flavor a bit, but it is oh-so-good. You could also use ground chicken, turkey, pork, etc. 

    Sweet Corn

    If you don’t love corn, leave it out. The corn adds some nice flavor but can ultimately be omitted, if you prefer. 

    Add Veggies 

    If you want add in a few more veggies, either dice them and add them raw or sauté them first in a pan to soften them up.

    Peppers would be a tasty addition, and sautéing onions give them different flavor. Get creative and add whatever vegetables are your favorite!

    Dorito Chicken Casserole FAQs

    side view plate of dorito chicken casserole

    What to Serve With Casserole? 

    Reach for your favorite side dish, like a veggie tray, salad, rolls, etc. We tend to eat this casserole with salad or a vegetable side dish to balance it out.

    Or, you can simply eat this casserole on it's own!

    Can you freeze Dorito casserole? 

    Go right ahead and freeze this casserole if you would like. Just make sure that you leave off the chips on top. The topping layer of Doritos will become soggy if they sit in the freezer.

    This casserole can freeze up to 3 months. Cover with tinfoil to reheat, and bake as you would normally. The last 20 minutes, remove foil to brown up and top with final layer of chips.

    Can you make this casserole in advance? 

    You can make Dorito Chicken Casserole up to 5–6 hours in advance. Any more than that will make the bottom chips too mushy. Just remember to keep the chips off the top and don't add them on till after you have cooked the casserole for a while. 

    dorito chicken casserole

    Dorito Chicken Casserole

    All She Cooks
    This Dorito Chicken Casserole is so simple to throw together and bake for dinner. Shredded chicken, cheese, black beans, and Tex-Mex flavors combine in this dish—all topped with crunchy Doritos. 
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 534 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 14.5 oz bag nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips
    • 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
    • 15 oz can corn drained, or 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
    • 4 oz can green chilies
    • 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
    • 10 oz can Rotel diced tomatoes
    • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken can use rotisserie chicken
    • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • olive oil cooking spray

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
      dorito chicken casserole
    • Crush chips in bag to make small pieces.
    • Spray the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray.
    • Cover the bottom of the pan with half of the crushed chips
      dorito chicken casserole
    • In a mixing bowl, mix all of the remaining ingredients except for the remaining chips.
      dorito chicken casserole
    • Fill the pan with the chicken mixture, and spread out evenly.
      dorito chicken casserole
    • Bake in oven for 20 minutes.
    • Remove from the oven, and top with the remaining chips.
      dorito chicken casserole
    • Bake for 5 more minutes.
      dorito chicken casserole

    Nutrition

    Calories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 83gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 981mgPotassium: 554mgFiber: 6gSugar: 61gVitamin A: 358IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
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