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.
If you love chicken dinner recipes as much as my family does, you are going to want to add baked chicken tenderloin recipes, 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
- 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 and 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.
🔄 Substitutes
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:
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.
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
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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
- 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
Nutrition
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first published June 12. 2019
Sarah Mock
I love all these adjustments and suggestions! Thank you Rachel!
Rachel
Love this recipe! I used a large rotisserie chicken, added a heaping of cooked rice, block of cream cheese and added some of the shredded Mexican blend cheese in the mixture. I used organic/clean “nacho corn chips” on top instead of layering and it was absolutely fantastic! I also doubled up on the taco seasoning.
Sarah Mock
Thank you for your kind note Brandi! I love the addition of the corn and black beans. Great tips!
Sarah
Brandi Kyle
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.
Sheryl Breunig
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.
Sarah Mock
Yes! I know people who do use canned chicken. I would use 2 cups of canned chicken.
Michelle
Can I use canned chicken?
Lady
I have made this several times my one girlfriend loves in fact I’m making it for her birthday tomorrow I also add black beans in it it’s terrific and I use a little more cheese because she likes it cheesy comes out perfect
Sarah Mock
Love the creativity Samantha! Do you mind if I add your suggestion to the post? I think others would love to give your variation a try.
Sarah
Samantha
I just made this first time, but wanted to try something different. I used fiesta cheese soup and mixed nacho cheese and salsa verde Doritos. Gotta say it’s delicious
Sarah Mock
Beth,
the yogurt should work. A slightly different flavor profile but will still be delicious. Also, I have never heard of keeping Doritos in the freezer! Do they keep longer? What is the advantage. I am curious!
Sarah
Beth Pierce
I just put this chicken Dorito casserole in the oven. I was looking for a way to use up some Dorito chips I had taking up space in the freezer. I had a. Ifently bought some really thick plain yogurt and I used it in place of the sour cream, same taste. Hope it works. I think it will. I have 4 teen grandchildren in my family. I think they will love it!
Sarah
Congratulations on your win Julie! Glad this recipe could be part of your vicotory!
Julie
I entered this casserole in a contest.... I wanted to let you know I won. Thank you very much for sharing the recipe. It is wonderful. I'm not going to share your link to the recipe on my blog.
Sarah
You could try softening 8 ounces of plain cream cheese with some milk until it is the same consistency of sour cream. I hope that helps Norma.
Norma
What can I use in place of SOUR CREAM????
Sarah
Thanks for the catch Patricia! If I had a prize I would give it to you. Set your oven to 350. I have updated the recipe, thanks to you! Cheers!
Patricia
What temperatures do I set the oven on?
Sarah
I am glad I could help you in your dinner plans for this week. It is good to refresh the recipe rotation from time to time.
Sarah
Isn't it funny what kids will love? Give them a casserole with their favorite chips and Boom!! you have a winner.
Tisha
This Dorito chicken sounds exactly what I need for dinner this week. Such a good idea to add flavor and crunch!!
April
My kids loooooooooove this casserole! (Who am I kidding, so do I!) We never have any leftovers!