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    Doritos Chicken Casserole

    By: Jessica · Posted: Jul 7, 2021 · Updated: Mar 12, 2025 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    5 from 49 votes
    Close up of Doritos Chicken Casserole on fork. Text on image of recipe name.

    Dorito Chicken Casserole: An easy, comforting, cheesy recipe that will be on repeat for meal planning during the week!

    Doritos Chicken Casserole

     

    I don’t know what it is about cheesy casseroles but they seem to always be a family favorite! Like this Broccoli Casserole, Green Bean Casserole, and ham casserole. Or, this Chicken Tater Tot Casserole and this Stove-Top Chicken Stuffing Casserole have been a dinner favorite around here, with other chicken casserole recipes too!

    Get ready for an ultra-easy dinner recipe in this Doritos Chicken Casserole. It’s packed full of simple ingredients and delicious flavors.

    If chicken casseroles are your thing, then you’ll also love this Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, this Buffalo Chicken Lasagna, and this Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta! If beef is more your style, I highly recommend the amazing flavor of a Big Mac Casserole.

    Hey Fantabulosity fans! It’s Meg from Meg’s Everyday Indulgence with another delicious recipe you NEED to try as soon as possible.

    Get ready for an ultra easy dinner recipe in this Doritos Chicken Casserole. It’s packed full of simple ingredients and delicious flavors.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    This Doritos Chicken Casserole hits all these marks. It’s ridiculously easy to put together. Simply stir together the ingredients and spread it out in an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan.

    Top with crushed nacho cheese Doritos for all the flavor and crunchy texture. We use these in our Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing too, and talk about delicious!!

    Although this casserole is baked in a smaller baking pan, it fills to the very top and is packed full of chicken, making it super filling and still worthy of feeding a decent-sized crowd.

    Ingredients for Doritos Chicken Casserole

    Let’s break down what you need for this Doritos Chicken Casserole:

    • Cream of chicken soup
    • Sour cream
    • Canned corn
    • Ro-tel
    • Cooked Chicken (You can even make chicken breasts in the slow cooker!)
    • Shredded pepper jack cheese
    • Nacho Cheese Doritos – you’ll also love these in these Doritos Nachos!
    Ingredients for Doritos Chicken Casserole

    Notes about Ingredients:

    • Chicken: You’ll need cooked chicken for this Dorito chicken casserole recipe. Leftover chicken works great if you have some hanging out in the refrigerator.

      I love using rotisserie chicken in these types of recipes. It’s ready to go, delicious, and costs the same, if not less, than buying the chicken and cooking it yourself. Plus, I’m able to make rotisserie chicken stock out of the carcass and use it for later!

      You can choose to either dice or shred the chicken in this recipe, whichever you prefer.
    • Cheese: The cheese that you use in the recipe is flexible as well. I wanted to add a little kick and some extra flavor so I went with pepper jack cheese.

      If you or your family members don’t like spicy food, you can definitely substitute in Monterey jack or cheddar cheese. It will be a little less spicy but still be packed with flavor.
    • Rotel: The can of Ro-tel (diced tomatoes and green chilies) also adds some spiciness so keep that in mind when you’re choosing what cheese to add to the casserole. And it gives so much flavor to the casserole. Get an extra can of Rotel to make this Rotel pasta this week too!
    Get ready for an ultra easy dinner recipe in this Doritos Chicken Casserole. It’s packed full of simple ingredients and delicious flavors.

    How to Make Doritos Chicken Casserole

    This recipe truly couldn’t get easier. (Well, this taquito casserole may actually be easier but I digress.) The most time-consuming part of the whole thing is chopping or shredding the chicken.

    Doritos chicken casserole ingredients in a bowl

    After the chicken is prepped, mix all the ingredients except for the Doritos and 1 cup of cheese in a large bowl. Spread the mixture into a baking pan, top with reserved cup of cheese and sprinkle with crushed Doritos.

    Pour ingredients in to a bowl for chicken dorito casserole
    Ingredients mixed together for chicken doritos casserole

    PRO TIP: You’ll want to place the casserole on a big baking sheet before placing it in the oven. The casserole dish will be filled to the rim so this is done as a precautionary measure in case it bubbles over a little. That way it will be on the baking sheet and not in the bottom of your oven.

    Pour chicken casserole in to baking dish
    Top Doritos chicken casserole with shredded cheese

    Lastly, cover the dish with foil for the first 25 minutes of baking to prevent the Doritos from burning.

    Doritos Chicken Casserole in baking dish ready for oven

    Doritos Flavors

    For me, the best option for this Doritos Chicken Casserole is the original nacho cheese Doritos. But because I love you I did a little Doritos research to discover some other delicious flavors for topping this casserole.

    I mean, Doritos may be one of my guilty pleasures since childhood so it wasn’t a bad gig to take on.

    If you like things really spicy, the Spicy Nacho or Flaming Hot Nacho flavors would be a delicious topping option.

    A more mild option that would be so delicious with the flavor profile going on would be the Taco Doritos. They would mesh really well with the chicken and corn and pepper jack cheese.

    Get ready for an ultra easy dinner recipe in this Doritos Chicken Casserole. It’s packed full of simple ingredients and delicious flavors.

    FAQs

    Here are some common questions that you may have, that we’d love to answer for you:

    Can you make Dorito chicken casserole in advance?

    You can mix everything and place it in the baking dish, except the chips, and refrigerate until ready to bake. It’s not a good idea to add the chips beforehand because they’ll get soggy.

    How do you store Dorito chicken casserole?

    If you have leftover casserole, allow it to fully cool and then cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or place it in an airtight container and then store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

    Can you freeze Dorito chicken casserole?

    You can! Make everything as directed until it’s time to put the crushed chips on top. Freeze in a freezer-safe container for 2-3 months. When ready to eat it, place the frozen casserole in the refrigerator and allow it to thaw overnight. When baking, top with chips and bake according to directions.

    The Easy Dorito Chicken Casserole is made with everyday ingredients like Cream of chicken soup, Sour cream, Canned corn, Ro-tel, Cooked Chicken, Shredded pepper jack cheese, Nacho Cheese Doritos #doritos #casserole #chicken

    Need More Dinner Ideas?

    If you’re looking for more easy dinners to add to your collection, check out this hamburger hashbrown casserole that is a reader favorite. We think you’ll also love this Kielbasa and Cabbage in the Instant Pot, Lasagna Stuffed Chicken, and this chicken and gravy recipe!

    Recipe

    doritos chicken casserole on plate

    Doritos Chicken Casserole

    Jessica Burgess
    Doritos Chicken Casserole is easy to make for a quick dinner and is a family favorite. Simple ingredients come together for a comforting, hearty meal.
    5 from 49 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 40 minutes mins
    Total Time 50 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 809 kcal

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    Ingredients

    • 22.6 ounces can cream of chicken soup
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 15.25 ounce can corn drained
    • 10 ounce can Ro-tel, drained diced tomatoes and green chilies
    • 4 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
    • 3 cups shredded pepper jack cheese, divided
    • 2 cups crushed Nacho Cheese Doritos

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
    • In a large bowl, mix together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, corn, Ro-tel, chicken and 2 cups of pepper jack cheese.
    • Spread into an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan. Set on top of a baking sheet to prevent spills in your oven.
    • Sprinkle remaining cup of pepper jack onto the casserole. Spread the crushed Doritos evenly over the cheese.
    • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes.

    Notes

    PRO TIP: Place the casserole on a big baking sheet before placing it in the oven, in case it bubbles over while baking.
    How do you store Dorito chicken casserole?
    Allow the casserole to fully cool and then cover with aluminum foil or plastic wrap, or place it in an airtight container and then store in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 809kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 875mg | Potassium: 475mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 593IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 571mg | Iron: 2mg

    Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

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    1. Judy bradley says

      March 05, 2025 at 6:56 am

      5 stars
      Yummy yummy my family loves it there is never any leftovers when I make this

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      • Jessica says

        March 05, 2025 at 8:17 am

        Oh that’s so great, and I’m so glad to hear you like this Dorito casserole too, thank you!

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