Description
This Doritos Chicken Casserole combines the bold flavors of Nacho Cheese Doritos with a creamy chicken mixture, black beans, corn, and melted cheddar cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. It’s a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make casserole perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 bag (9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos (slightly crushed)
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained & rinsed
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Kosher salt & pepper (to taste)
For Serving/Garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix Chicken Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, drained black beans, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salsa, frozen corn, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly. Season with kosher salt and pepper to taste – if using rotisserie chicken, it might already be seasoned, so taste before adding more.
- Layer Doritos Base: Spread half of the slightly crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Be careful to leave some chip pieces larger for texture.
- Add Chicken Mixture: Evenly spread the chicken mixture over the Doritos base in the baking dish.
- Top with Remaining Doritos and Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining crushed Doritos over the chicken mixture, then top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, until the casserole is bubbly, the chips are toasted, and the cheese is fully melted and slightly golden.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from oven and allow the casserole to cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and/or sliced green onions to add freshness and color.
Notes
- Make It Ahead: This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking. If baking from cold, add a few extra minutes to the bake time or let it sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking.
- Cheese Variations: Substitute cheddar with other melting cheeses like Pepper Jack, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
