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    Home | Chicken Recipes

    Chicken Dorito Casserole

    Dated: June 12, 2019 Last Modified: January 24, 2022 by Sarah Mock 20 Comments. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This post contains affiliate links.

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    Dorito chicken casserole is an easy chicken casserole that my family loved.  This is a cheesy chicken dish that has the crunch of Doritos and the spice of rotel tomatoes.
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    Dorito chicken casserole is an easy chicken 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. 

    Dorito Chicken Casserole

    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. While my mom is not a fan of this casserole she IS a fan of my sous vide seabass.

    After dinner, we will have a little dessert. Some of the recipes my family loves are my famous scotcheroos, a nice thick slice of rhubarb cake or a piece of Black Raspberry pie, and in the strawberry season, I might make a strawberry rhubarb cast iron crisp.  

    🥫 Ingredients needed:

    • chicken - cooked and shredded
    • cheese - Mexican blend divided
    • cream of chicken soup
    • sour cream
    • taco seasoning
    • Rotel tomatoes - drained
    • Doritos - crushed

    Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.

    🍳 Directions

    Dorito Chicken Casserole in a pyrex ready for the oven
    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 ⅓ of the crushed Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
    5. Spread ½ of the chicken mixture over the Dorito chips and spread ½ the shredded cheese blend over the first creamy chicken layer.
    6. Repeat with a second layer of crushed chips, chicken blend and finish with the remaining cheese.
    7. Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.Dorito Chicken Casserole in a casserole glass dish on a rustic wooden surface
    8. Top with any remaining shredded cheese or crushed Doritos when serving.

    🔄 Substitutes

    Dorito Chicken Casserole with a bag of Doritos off to the side

    What else can I use instead of Rotel?

    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 a cup.

    Can I substitute cream of mushroom soup?

    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.

    Can you use rotisserie chicken in this 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. If you have a few extra sous vide chicken breasts in the fridge, they can be used in this recipe.

    More recipes that use chicken:

    • Sour cream chicken enchiladas
    • Easy Chicken Cordon Blu
    • Sheet pan chicken sausage and peppers
    • Crockpot Chicken tortilla soup
    • Grilled buffalo chicken pizza
    • Slow Cooker Cilantro Lime Chicken Thighs

     

    📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:

    Can this casserole be frozen?

    Yes, you can freeze this recipe! Assemble the recipe up until adding the Dorito topping and wrap tightly with foil. When you are ready to bake it add the crushed Doritos and extra cheese. Re-cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until it is cooked thoroughly and bubbling, approximately 45 minutes-1 hour. 

    Can Dorito 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. 

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    Dorito Chicken Casserole in a black bowl next to a pan of Dorito Chicken Casserole

    Dorito Chicken Casserole

    Sarah Mock
    Dorito chicken casserole is an easy chicken casserole that my family loved.  This is a cheesy chicken dish that has the crunch of Doritos and the spice of rotel tomatoes.
    4.60 from 185 votes
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    Note From Sarah

    There is more to a recipe than just the recipe card. Frequently Asked Questions within the blog post that you may find helpful. Simply scroll back up to read them!

    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
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    Course Chicken Recipes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 295 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups chicken (cooked and shredded)
    • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend (divided)
    • 1 10- ounce can cream of chicken soup
    • 1 cup sour creamsour cream.
    • ½ packet taco seasoning
    • 1 can Rotel tomatoes (drained)
    • 1 large bag Doritos (medium crushed)

    Instructions
     

    • Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set the oven to 350.
    • Combine the shredded chicken with the cream of chicken soup and sour cream in a large bowl.
    • Fold in the can of drained Rotel tomatoes and the taco seasoning.
    • Crush the Doritos to medium bite sized pieces and spread ⅓ of the crushed Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
    • Spread ½ of the chicken mixture over the Dorito chips.
    • Spread ½ the shredded cheese blend over the first creamy chicken layer.
    • Repeat with a second layer of crushed chips, chicken blend and finish with the remaining cheese.
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until bubbly.
    • Top with any remaining shredded cheese or crushed Doritos when serving.

    Notes

    Can this casserole be frozen?
    Assemble the recipe up until adding the Dorito topping and wrap tightly with foil. When you are ready to bake it add the crushed Doritos and extra cheese. Re-cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven until it is cooked thoroughly and bubbling, approximately 45 minutes-1 hour. 
     
    Can you use rotisserie chicken in this 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. If you have a few extra sous vide chicken breasts in the fridge, they can be used in this recipe.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 733mgSugar: 2g

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    first published June 12. 2019

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    1. Sarah Mock

      January 19, 2023 at 11:25 am

      Thank you for your kind note Brandi! I love the addition of the corn and black beans. Great tips!
      Sarah

    2. Brandi Kyle

      January 18, 2023 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely loved this recipe!! I added some corn and black beans to it as well. Then when it was finished I added lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, and the left over Doritos into a bowl. And oh my goodness, this was superb!!! Definitely will make again.

    3. Sheryl Breunig

      September 20, 2022 at 8:46 pm

      5 stars
      This is a very tasty casserole! I love the layers, I’ve made a similar casserole to this and it does not have the layers and it’s not as good. I would highly recommend this casserole, you can add things to it like corn or black beans, I added corn and my husband & I loved it!! Next time I think I’ll add corn & black beans & increase the sour cream alittle.

    4. Sarah Mock

      April 21, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      Yes! I know people who do use canned chicken. I would use 2 cups of canned chicken.

    5. Michelle

      April 21, 2022 at 11:41 am

      Can I use canned chicken?

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