Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos
This Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos is packed with flavor and only takes 15 minutes to prep — perfect for those busy weeknights! This super easy recipe combines shredded chicken, corn, cream of chicken soup, salsa, sour cream, spices, and crunchy Doritos. It’s all topped with shredded cheese and baked until golden brown and bubbly!
If your family loves this recipe, they’ll also love this Dorito Taco Casserole, this Cheesy Chicken and Rice Casserole, or this rich, creamy Hamburger Casserole!
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RECIPE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Cheesy Chicken Dorito Casserole Recipe:
INGREDIENT NOTES
Doritos: Nacho cheese Doritos are the classic choice but feel free to mix it up and use cool ranch or spicy chips, too!
Chicken: I typically make this recipe with shredded rotisserie chicken because it’s so easy! However, you can use these baked chicken cutlets, too–just chop them up! This air fryer shredded chicken breast also works great.
Salsa: Your favorite jarred salsa is perfect.
HOW TO MAKE MEXICAN CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH DORITOS: STEP BY STEP
Here are some quick visual instructions. Remember that full instructions with exact ingredients will be in the recipe card below!
Steps 1 & 2: Layer half of the crushed chips into the bottom of your baking dish. In a large bowl combine shredded chicken, corn, cream of chicken soup, salsa, sour cream, and spices. Mix well until everything is combined.
Spread the mixture into the baking dish and sprinkle the remaining crushed Doritos over the top.
Steps 3 & 4: Layer the top with about a cup of cheese.
Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven. Let the Dorito casserole stand for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and enjoy immediately.
Time-Saving Tip
Store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken makes this dish an absolute breeze!
STORAGE & REHEATING
- Storage: Leftovers make a great lunch the next day! Store leftovers in an airtight container OR cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat individual portions in the microwave in 30-second increments. Since the Doritos tend to lose their crunch overnight, I always like to sprinkle some new, crunchy chips onto the top.
- Freezing: This casserole can be frozen for up to 3 months. However, leave both the top and bottom layers of Doritos out of the dish if you plan to freeze it. When you are ready to bake, add a nice layer of chips to the top of the casserole. Thaw in the fridge overnight then bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.
ADDITIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS
ADDITIONS:
- Black Beans: A can of black beans (drained and rinsed) can be stirred in for extra protein!
Spice: If you want more spice and a little extra flavor, add a few chopped jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
- Salsa: A 10 oz. can of Rotel tomatoes (drained well) can be used in place of the jarred salad.
- Doritos: Regular tortilla chips (thick cut) can be used in place of the Doritos. Also, feel free to mix up the Doritos flavor–use Cool Ranch or spicy!
- Cream of Chicken Soup: Cream of Mushroom soup can also be used or you can make your own, homemade cream of chicken soup.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Yes! Assemble the casserole as written the recipe. Leave off the top layer of Doritos. Cover tightly and refrigerate 1-2 days. When you are ready to bake it, add the top layer of chips.
Nope. Everything in this Dorito casserole is cooked before going into the oven, so it doesn’t need to bake very long. If you notice the Doritos are browning too quickly, you can cover it with foil, but that shouldn’t happen!
To make it a complete meal, I like having green veggies on the side. This simple tossed green salad or this crisp arugula salad are both perfect. This super easy air fryer broccoli is a good choice, as well as these irresistible crack green beans!
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Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos
Ingredients
- 1 9.25 oz. bag nacho cheese flavored Doritos, lightly crushed
- 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced Rotisserie chicken works great, you can also use this shredded chikcen recipe or this easy baked chicken recipe.
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 14.5 oz. can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1-2 cups grated cheddar cheese sharp cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend works well
- chopped green onion, for serving
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish (or similar) with cooking spray. Sprinkle HALF of the crushed Doritos onto the bottom of the baking dish.
- Mix: In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, corn, cream of chicken soup, salsa, sour cream, and spices. Mix well until everything is well-combied.
- Layer: Spread the chicken mixture over the top of the crushed Doritos. Sprinkle the remaining chips over the top. Last, sprinkle on the shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Remove from oven. Let the casserole stand for about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and enjoy immediately.
My kids came back for seconds. I can’t wait to make it again and love that it just took 15 minutes to prep perfect for a busy family.
The combination of cheesy, spicy, and crunchy flavors was amazing. It was easy to make and a hit with my whole family. Definitely a new favorite!
This was simple to make with rotisserie chicken! And so tasty with your super easy air fryer broccoli!
When I saw Doritos, I knew we had to make this. And yep, it was so good! The whole gang loved it. Sad that there were no left overs for me for lunch. So gonna make a double batch next. time!
When I told the kids I was making Dorito casserole they thought I was kidding! They gobbled this one up very fast!
I made this casserole for dinner last night and it was delicious! The Doritos really set it over the top!
This is so cozy and comforting! Love the addition of Doritos. That crunch MAKES it!
Oh wow, this looks so delicious. My family is going to devour it!
Your Mexican Chicken Casserole with Doritos has Super Bowl written all over it! Thanks for sharing!
Such a delicious casserole! I love how it comes together with only 15 minutes of prep and the flavor sounds amazing with the Doritos.