Get ready to elevate weeknight dinners with this irresistible Dorito Rotel Chicken Casserole—an indulgent, flavor-packed dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Featuring tender shredded chicken, zesty Rotel tomatoes, creamy layers of spiced sour cream and cheddar cheese, and the crave-worthy crunch of Nacho Cheese Doritos, this casserole is pure comfort food at its finest. Perfect for busy families, it comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden, bubbly perfection in under 30 minutes. Garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness, this crowd-pleasing dish is a fiesta of bold Tex-Mex flavors in every bite. Ideal for weeknight dinners, potlucks, or game-day gatherings, this recipe will quickly become a family favorite. Give your dinner table a fun, cheesy upgrade tonight!
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, Rotel tomatoes (undrained), cream of chicken soup, sour cream, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Spread a layer of crushed Doritos (about 2 cups) evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
Spoon the chicken mixture evenly over the Doritos layer, spreading it out smoothly.
Sprinkle half of the shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
Top the casserole with another layer of crushed Doritos (about 2 cups).
Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese over the Doritos.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.
Calories |
4729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 253.2 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 107.5 g | 538% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1014 mg | 338% | |
| Sodium | 7746 mg | 337% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 292.8 g | 106% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.4 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.5 g | ||
| Protein | 331.6 g | 663% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 2780 mg | 214% | |
| Iron | 20.0 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 3588 mg | 76% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.