Dorito Chicken Casserole Recipe

This Dorito Chicken Casserole is creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crunchy Doritos for a fun twist on weeknight dinner. A hearty family meal everyone will love.

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Love chicken casseroles? Try my chicken & stuffing casserole and chicken cobbler next!

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1 medium bag Doritos, crushed, divided
• 3 cup cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
• 1 and 1/4 cups sour cream
• 2 (10.5 ounce) cans cream of chicken soup
• 1 (12 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (4.5 ounce) can chopped chiles
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Step by Step Instructions

STEP ONE- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.

STEP TWO – Open the Doritos bag to release the air from the bag and, closing the top of the bag, squeeze to crush the Doritos into small bite-sized pieces.

(If you like, you can set aside a few whole Doritos for garnishing each plate.)

STEP THREE – Spread half of the crushed Doritos into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Set the remaining Doritos aside. You will need them after you mix the filling.

STEP FOUR – In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, sour cream, drained canned corn, 1 and 1/2 cups of the shredded cheddar cheese, drained tomatoes, green chiles, cream of chicken soup, ground cumin, garlic powder and chili powder. Stir until combined.

STEP FIVE – Next, you’re going to spread the chicken mixture on top of the crushed Doritos. I find that the easiest way to do this is to scoop it out place one dollop in each corner and two in the middle. Then, spread it out with a spoon. Otherwise, it’s tricky to get the Dorotis to stay in place!

STEP SIX – Sprinkle remaining Doritos on top, followed by the remaining cheese. Now, you’re ready to pop this creamy chicken casserole in the oven.

STEP SEVEN – Bake in 350°F oven for 25 minutes. Cheese will be melted and the Doritos on top wil be nice and crunchy when it’s done. It should also be bubbling at the edges.

Storage & Freezing Instructions

Storage – Store cooled casserole then wrap the casserole dish with plastic wrap or carefully transfer to an airtight container. You can store this leftover casserole in the refrigerator for three to four days.

Freezing – I do not recommend freezing this casserole. The creamy sauce does not lend itself well to freezing.

Reheating Doritos Casserole – Cover the Dorito casserole loosely with foil and bake in a 350°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes until heated through. You can reheat individual servings in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes.