Dorito chicken casserole is a weeknight casserole that my family loved.  This is a cheesy chicken dish that has the crunch of Doritos and the spice of rotel tomatoes. All our favorite flavors together in one dish. 

If you love chicken dinner recipes as much as my family does, you are going to want to add Buffalo Chicken Pizza, slow cooker cilantro lime chicken and Mexican corn chicken soup to your meal plan.

What is Dorito chicken casserole?

Dorito chicken casserole has shredded chicken combined with cream of chicken soup, sour cream and has the kick of rotel tomatoes. The chicken mixture is layered with crushed Doritos in a casserole dish and shredded cheese topped with more cheese and Doritos. It is a Dorito lovers dream dish!

Can you use rotisserie chicken in Dorito casserole?

If you are in a pinch or a hurry and don’t have precooked, shredded chicken a rotisserie chicken will work in this casserole recipe. The flavor profile of the rotisserie chicken may alter the final results of the dish but I assure you, it will be delicious. 

Can Dorito chicken casserole be made ahead of time?

This recipe for Dorito chicken casserole can be made ahead of time and baked off for dinner. I find that the Doritos do take on a softer texture but that is just my observation. I would reserve a handful of crisp Doritos to give an added layer of crunch when the dish comes out of the oven. 

Can I substitute cream of mushroom soup into Dorito chicken casserole. 

Cream of mushroom soup would be a good substitute for the cream of chicken soup in my recipe for Dorito chicken casserole. I have done it when I am out of the cream of chicken soup and the only thing my family noticed was ‘something’ was different but they couldn’t pick out exactly what it was.

What else can I use instead of Rotel in Chicken Dorito casserole?

If you are not a fan of Rotel or are out of it I would substitute in a thick salsa or a well drained salsa. You are going to want to use about a cup.

Will chicken Dorito casserole make a double batch?

This recipe would be great if you wanted to make a double or triple batch. Just be sure to divide all the ingredients out equally amongst the casserole dishes. You also will be needing a large enough mixing bowl to combine all the chicken mixture ingredients.

Dorito Chicken Casserole Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
• 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 1 (10-ounce) can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
• 1 large bag Doritos, medium crushed

How to make Dorito Chicken Casserole:

1. Spray a 9×13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set the oven to 350.
2. Combine the shredded chicken with the cream of chicken soup and sour cream in a large bowl.
3. Fold in the can of drained Rotel tomatoes and the taco seasoning.
4. Crush the Doritos to medium bite sized pieces and spread 1/3 of the crushed Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the Dorito chips.
6. Spread 1/2 the shredded cheese blend over the first creamy chicken layer.
7. Repeat with a second layer of crushed chips, chicken blend and finish with the remaining cheese.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
9. Top with any remaining shredded cheese or crushed Doritos when serving. 

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Yield: 4 servings

Dorito Chicken Casserole

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Dorito chicken casserole is a weeknight casserole that my family loved.  This is a cheesy chicken dish that has the crunch of Doritos and the spice of rotel tomatoes. All our favorite flavors together in one dish.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients

Dorito Chicken Casserole Ingredients:

• 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
• 2 cups Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 1 10-ounce can cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 packet taco seasoning
• 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
• 1 large bag Doritos, medium crushed

Instructions

How to make Dorito Chicken Casserole:

1. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set the oven to 350.
2. Combine the shredded chicken with the cream of chicken soup and sour cream in a large bowl.
3. Fold in the can of drained Rotel tomatoes and the taco seasoning.
4. Crush the Doritos to medium bite sized pieces and spread 1/3 of the crushed Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Spread 1/2 of the chicken mixture over the Dorito chips.
6. Spread 1/2 the shredded cheese blend over the first creamy chicken layer.
7. Repeat with a second layer of crushed chips, chicken blend and finish with the remaining cheese.
8. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
9. Top with any remaining shredded cheese or crushed Doritos when serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1
Amount Per ServingCalories 590 Total Fat 42g Saturated Fat 19g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 17g Cholesterol 156mg Sodium 1466mg Carbohydrates 19g Fiber 1g Sugar 4g Protein 34g

Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates.