Delicious Doritos Chicken Casserole: Quick & Cheesy Taco Twist

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Are you looking for an easy chicken casserole recipe? Then whip up this scrumptious Doritos Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole in just 30 minutes! Crunchy chips, cheesy goodness, and all your favorite taco fixings.

Doritos Chicken Casserole

Introducing our delectable Doritos Chicken Casserole, a quick and cheesy twist on a classic taco dish. This easy casserole recipe combines the irresistible flavors of Doritos, cheesy goodness, and tender chicken to create a mouthwatering meal that will satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re a fan of chicken casseroles or simply looking for a delicious twist on a beloved favorite, this recipe is sure to please. Get ready to indulge in this cheesy, flavorful creation that brings together the best of Doritos, chicken, and tacos.

What you need to make this cheesy Doritos Chicken Casserole

  • 2 Cups Shredded Chicken (cooked)
  • 1 Can Black Beans (drained)
  • 1 Can Sweet Corn (drained)
  • 1 Can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies
  • 1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup
  • 1 ½ Cups Sour Cream (divided)
  • 2 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese (shredded, divided)
  • 1 Packet Taco Seasoning
  • 3 Cups Doritos Chips (lightly crumbled, divided)
  • 1 Cup Shredded Lettuce
  • 2-3 Green Onions (diced)
  • Non-Stick Cooking Spray

How to make Doritos Chicken Casserole

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

 

In a large bowl combine, chicken, beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup sour cream. Add Taco seasoning packet and then mix in 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese.

Delicious Doritos Chicken Casserole Ingredients
Delicious Doritos Chicken Casserole ingredients

In a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, add a layer of lightly crumbled chips to the bottom. Then spread the chicken mixture evenly over the top. Place it in the oven to bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

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Remove from the oven, then top with the remaining lightly crumbled chips and shredded cheese. Place it back into the oven uncovered for about 5 to 7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

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Remove from the oven and lightly sprinkle some shredded lettuce on top. Serve with sour cream and garnish with green onions.

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Can you use other toppings?

Yes! You can top this with tomatoes, olives, guacamole, Pico-de-Gallo and salsa.

Can you freeze this casserole?

You can certainly freeze this in an airtight container. The chips may lose some of their crunch, but you can always add a few more chips on top.

Don’t miss out on this mouthwatering twist to the classic taco casserole – the Delicious Doritos Chicken Casserole! With its flavorful combination of tender chicken, cheesy goodness, and the irresistible crunch of Doritos, this recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. So why not give it a try and experience the ultimate fusion of flavors? Don’t keep this tasty secret to yourself – share the recipe with your friends and family on social media and spread the joy of this quick and cheesy taco twist. Happy cooking!

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Delicious Doritos Chicken Casserole: Quick & Cheesy Taco Twist

Doritos Chicken Casserole

Whip up a scrumptious Doritos Cheesy Chicken Taco Casserole in just 30 minutes! Crunchy chips, cheesy goodness, and all your favorite taco fixings.

  • Author: cookingwithshotgunred
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 25
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: dinner, main course
  • Method: bake, casserole
  • Cuisine: chicken

Ingredients

2 Cups Shredded Chicken (cooked)

1 Can Black Beans (drained)

1 Can Sweet Corn (drained)

1 Can Rotel Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies

1 Can Cream of Chicken Soup

1 1/2 Cups Sour Cream (divided)

2 Cups Mexican Blend Cheese (shredded, divided)

1 Packet Taco Seasoning

3 Cups Doritos Chips (lightly crumbled, divided)

1 Cup Shredded Lettuce

2-3 Green Onions (diced)

Non-Stick Cooking Spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl combine chicken, beans, corn, diced tomatoes and green chilies, cream of chicken soup, and 1 cup sour cream. Add Taco seasoning packet and then mix in 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese.
  3. In a greased 9 x 13 baking dish, add a layer of lightly crumbled chips to the bottom. Then, spread the chicken mixture evenly over the top. Place it in the oven to bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove the dish from the oven and top with the remaining lightly crumbled chips and shredded cheese. Place it back into the oven, uncovered, for about 5 to 7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle shredded lettuce lightly on top. Serve with sour cream and garnish with green onions.

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