Dorito Chicken Casserole

This Dorito Chicken Casserole combines your favorite snack chips with creamy, cheesy Tex-Mex flavors for a dish that’ll have everyone racing to the dinner table.

Imagine layers of crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos creating a perfectly crunchy base and topping, while the middle is packed with tender chicken, melty cheese, and a creamy sauce that brings all those bold Southwest flavors together. This isn’t just dinner – it’s a flavor fiesta!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

• 1 bag (9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, slightly crushed
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)

Seasonings:

• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Kosher salt & pepper to taste

For Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Green onions, sliced

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray, ensuring complete coverage to prevent sticking.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, black beans, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salsa, frozen corn, 1 cup of the shredded cheese, and all seasonings. Mix until uniformly combined.
   • Test the seasoning before adding salt – if using rotisserie chicken, it may already be well-seasoned
   • The mixture should be creamy but not soupy – if too thick, add 2-3 tablespoons of milk
3. Create the base layer by spreading half of the crushed Doritos in the prepared baking dish.
   • Crush chips while still in the bag using gentle pressure – aim for pieces about 1-inch in size
   • Too finely crushed chips will become soggy during baking
4. Spread the chicken mixture evenly over the Dorito base.
   • Use a spatula to spread to all corners
   • Ensure an even layer for consistent baking
5. Top with remaining crushed Doritos and the second cup of shredded cheese.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until you see:
   • Edges bubbling
   • Cheese completely melted and slightly golden
   • Chips on top lightly toasted but not burnt
7. Let rest for 3-5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
   • This resting period allows the casserole to set slightly
   • Serve while still hot for the best cheese pull and crunch