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!
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 9x13 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.
Notes
Nutrition is only an estimate based on the Very Well Fit Nutrition Calculator
Nutrition
Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 21gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 1052mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3.2gVitamin D: 2µgCalcium: 159mgIron: 2mg
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