Description
Hearty chicken dorito casserole reflects comfort cooking from Texas kitchens, blending crispy chips with creamy layers of tender chicken and melted cheese. Quick weeknight dinner satisfies hungry families with its simple, irresistible flavor combination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (14.5 oz / 411 g) nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, lightly crushed
- 2.5 to 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 oz (226 g) colby jack cheese, shredded (divided into two portions)
- 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15.25 oz / 432 g) corn, drained
- 1 can (10 oz / 283 g) mild diced tomatoes and green chiles (ro-tel)
- 1 can (4 oz / 113 g) green chilies
- 1 can (10.75 oz / 305 g) condensed cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz (226 g) sour cream
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Oven Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and generously spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Base Layer: Spread half of the crushed Doritos evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish, creating a crunchy foundation.
- Flavor Fusion: In a large mixing bowl, blend shredded chicken, black beans, corn, half the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and taco seasoning until thoroughly combined and uniform in texture.
- Assembly: Carefully distribute the seasoned chicken mixture over the Doritos base, ensuring complete coverage of the baking dish.
- Initial Baking: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through.
- Crispy Topping: Remove the dish from the oven, top with remaining crushed Doritos, and sprinkle the rest of the shredded cheese evenly across the surface.
- Final Bake: Return the casserole to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese melts completely and develops a golden, bubbly crust.
- Serving: Optionally garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, then serve the hot, zesty casserole immediately for maximum flavor and crunch.
Notes
- Optimize Chip Crunch: Use slightly stale Doritos for better texture and less sogginess during baking.
- Layer Strategically: Ensure even distribution of ingredients to guarantee consistent flavor in every bite.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Let casserole rest 5-10 minutes after baking to allow cheese to set and make cutting easier.
- Protein Flexibility: Swap shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken or ground turkey for varied taste and convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg