Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole 🧀🌽🍗🔥
This casserole is comfort food at its finest—layers of crunchy Doritos, creamy chicken filling, salsa, and gooey cheese baked together into a crowd-pleasing dish. Perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients 🛒
- 9.25 oz nacho cheese-flavored Doritos chips, crushed (reserve 1½ cups for topping)
- 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup, undiluted
- 10.5 oz cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 8 oz sour cream
- 15.25 oz southwest corn, drained
- 1 cup mild chunky salsa
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional garnish: green onions, jalapeños, or cilantro
Instructions 👩🍳
- Preheat oven: Set to 180°C (350°F).
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, corn, salsa, and shredded chicken.
- Layer: Spread half of the crushed Doritos in the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Top with half of the chicken mixture and half of the cheese. Repeat layers.
- Top: Sprinkle reserved Doritos and remaining cheese over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or jalapeños. Enjoy warm.
Tips
- Extra indulgence: Add a drizzle of ranch or queso on top before serving.
- Variation: Swap chicken for ground beef or turkey.
- Serving idea: Pair with a fresh salad to balance the richness.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Bake Time: 25–30 minutes
- Kcal: ~420 per serving
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole—bold, creamy, and crunchy in every bite 🧀🌽🍗🔥”
- Comment prompt: “Would you add jalapeños for a spicy kick?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next comfort meal.” • “Tag a friend who loves cheesy casseroles.” • “Layers of Doritos, chicken, and cheese bliss.”