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Crispy Dorito Chicken Casserole Recipe Easy Cheesy Bliss Dinner

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A quick and easy casserole combining crunchy Nacho Cheese Doritos, tender chicken, and gooey melted cheese for a comforting and crowd-pleasing dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 large bag (about 9.75 oz) Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2–3 stalks green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional: ½ cup sliced black olives
  • Optional: 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  • Optional: diced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder if using. Stir until smooth.
  4. Add the chicken and green onions to the creamy mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  5. Spread the chicken mixture evenly into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  6. Crush the Doritos in a plastic bag using a rolling pin or your hands until you have a mix of fine crumbs and small chunks.
  7. In a smaller bowl, mix the crushed Doritos with melted butter and half of the shredded cheddar cheese until butter is evenly distributed.
  8. Sprinkle the Dorito mixture evenly over the chicken layer, then top with the remaining cheddar cheese.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until edges are bubbling and the top is golden and crispy.
  10. Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

If topping browns too fast, tent casserole loosely with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature sour cream for smoother mixing. Assemble ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking, adding a few extra minutes to bake time. For gluten-free, check soup label and use gluten-free Doritos. For dairy-free, substitute sour cream and cheese accordingly.

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