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Why You’ll Love My Recipe

Need a weeknight meal that you can whip up in under an hour? Try this Doritos Chicken Casserole. Cheese, chicken, creamy soup and crunchy chips make this a flavourful and filling casserole.

Make the perfect Baked Chicken Breast for your Doritos Chicken Casserole and make some extra for another meal. You can also make your very own Taco Seasoning for this recipe! For similar flavours in a different form, try Taco Sheet Pan Nachos.

Reader Review

This recipe was delicious and full of flavor. My 16 year old daughter helped me make it. We decided to add more cheese on top though. She felt 1/2 cup of cheese on top wasn’t enough for her. I’ve been sharing this recipe with everyone.

– Angie

Karlynn’s Recipe Notes

Skill Level: This is a very easy recipe, and you can make it even easier by buying pre-shredded chicken and prepping your ingredients in advance.
Total Time: This recipe will take you less than 60 minutes from start to finish. Not bad for a full meal and that gives you time to prepare any side dishes you’d like to add.
Variations: Try using some homemade Cream of Chicken & Cauliflower Soup instead of canned soup! Make Simple Mexican Coleslaw for a veggie-filled side, or whip up some Tex Mex Corn on the Cob. Add some extra heat with some hot peppers or a spicy variety of chips.
Tools Needed: You’ll need a can opener, a large bowl, a mixing spoon, and a 2qt casserole dish. If you aren’t buying shredded cheese, you’ll also need a cheese grater. You might also like to have a small spatula handy so that you can get every last bit of soup out of the can.

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What You’ll Need For Ingredients

Doritos: You can use any nacho chips you’d like. Try some spicy or ranch-flavored chips.

Chicken: Any cooked chicken will do.

Cheese: Cheddar or something with a strong flavour to add some zing to this creamy casserole.

Cream of Chicken Soup: can of condensed soup

Sour Cream: Any percentage of fat is fine here.

Taco Seasoning: Make your own taco seasoning or buy some from the store.

Milk: 2% or whatever you happen to have in your fridge.

Diced Tomatoes: Rotel or something else with seasonings and/or peppers is perfect for this recipe.

A top-down view of ingredients on a white surface, including sour cream, shredded cheese, taco seasoning, nacho cheese, cooked chicken cubes, diced tomatoes, milk, tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro.

How To Make Doritos Chicken Casserole

This is a brief overview of the recipe. The full list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions are in the recipe card below.

A glass bowl with salsa, spices, sour cream, and soup mix sits on a marble countertop, surrounded by bowls of shredded cheese, Doritos, cooked chicken, fresh cilantro, a spatula, and a baking dish.

A glass bowl with a creamy mixture and wooden spoon sits on a marble counter, surrounded by bowls of cubed chicken, shredded cheese, crumbled chips, fresh cilantro, and a striped towel.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a casserole dish.
Mix soup, sour cream, milk, taco seasoning, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Add in chicken and 2 cups of cheese.
Spread half of the crushed chips in the bottom of the casserole dish. Add half the chicken mixture in an even layer. Repeat this with the other half of the chips and the other half of the chicken mixture. Add the rest of the cheese on top.
Cover casserole dish with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes.

A hand holds a fork, lifting a bite from a cheesy, layered Doritos casserole on a white plate. The background shows a casserole dish, glass of water, herbs, and small bowls on a white countertop.

Karlynn’s Tips and Tricks for Making Doritos Chicken Casserole

Try Baked Chicken Breasts: Chicken breasts are incredibly easy to bake in advance. Why not bake a big batch and then freeze the cooked chicken to use for future meals?

Make Adjustments: Remember that you can adjust the amount of chips or cheese to your own personal taste. Reduce the amount of chips if you feel like the casserole might be too dry for you, or add more if you like a thicker dish. Add extra cheese or more types of cheese if you love cheese.

Broil: If you’d like your cheese to be crispy, take the foil off of your casserole a few minutes early and set your oven to broil for 5 minutes or so. Keep a close eye on your stove to make sure you don’t burn the cheese!

Storage Instructions

Fridge: Store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Freezer: This casserole is unlikely to freeze or defrost well.

More Delicious Casserole Recipes

Looking for more quick and tasty Casserole recipes?

Try (The Unfortunately Named) Crack Chicken Casserole or a Crock Pot Lazy Pierogi Casserole.

Check out this Hamburger Hotdish Tater Tot Casserole or give this Cheeseburger Casserole a try.

There you go, everyone! Another quick and easy casserole to add to your weeknight meal rotation. This one is sure to fill up all of the bellies in your home, and you can change it up to suit your personal preferences. Try it and let me know how it turns out.

Happy Cooking!

Karlynn