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Cheesy Doritos Chicken Casserole

Cheesy Doritos Chicken Casserole combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy, cheesy sauce and a crunchy Doritos topping. Bake it at 375°F until bubbly and golden, then finish with fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheesy Doritos Chicken Casserole
  • 3 cup cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.75 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 2 cup crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped for serving

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, diced tomatoes with green chiles, ground cumin, and kosher salt.
  3. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Sprinkle the shredded Mexican blend cheese evenly over the top.
  5. Cover the casserole with the crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos just before baking.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  2. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

For best crunch, add the crushed Doritos right before baking (so they stay crisp on top). Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350°F oven until warmed through. Freezing is not recommended because the Doritos topping and dairy can lose texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat sour cream and reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese.