Doritos Chicken Casserole

Doritos Chicken Casserole is a deliciously indulgent dish that combines the irresistible crunch of Doritos chips with savory chicken, black beans, corn, and gooey cheese, all baked to perfection. This easy-to-make casserole is packed with Tex-Mex flavors and makes for a satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

Ingredients:

• 1 (14.5 oz) package nacho cheese Doritos chips, lightly crushed
• 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 (13.25 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (13.25 oz) can whole corn kernels, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups Mexican blend cheese, grated, divided
• 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
• 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
• 1 (10.75 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 (8 oz) container sour cream
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning

Instructions:

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   Preheat the oven to 350º F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
2. Combine Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, 1 cup of Mexican blend cheese, diced tomatoes and green chiles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and taco seasoning until well combined.
3. Layering:
   Spread half of the lightly crushed Doritos chips into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Pour the chicken mixture over the top, spreading it into an even layer.
4. Bake:
   Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
5. Top and Bake Again:
   Remove the casserole from the oven and top with the remaining Doritos and cheese. Return to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve:
   Remove from the oven and serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.

Notes and Tips:

• For extra heat, consider adding a can of diced jalapeños or fresh chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
• Leftover rotisserie chicken can be used instead of cooking chicken breasts.
• This casserole can be assembled ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add the remaining Doritos and cheese just before baking.
• You can freeze this casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before baking.