Description
Succulent Pioneer Woman Chicken Dorito Casserole delivers comfort with cheesy, crunchy layers of shredded chicken and zesty Dorito chips. Ranch seasoning and creamy ingredients create a crowd-pleasing meal that draws you back for delicious seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (14.5 oz / 411 g) package of nacho cheese-flavored Doritos, lightly crushed
- 2 ½ to 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 oz (226 g) Colby Jack cheese, shredded (divide into two portions)
Protein and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 (15 oz / 425 g) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15.25 oz / 432 g) can corn, drained
- 1 (10 oz / 283 g) can mild diced tomatoes and green chiles (Ro-tel)
- 1 (4 oz / 113 g) can green chilies
Sauce and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 (10.75 oz / 305 g) can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 8 oz (226 g) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 350°F (177°C) and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Create the initial layer by distributing half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the greased baking dish, ensuring an even coverage.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly combine shredded chicken, black beans, corn, half of the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes with green chiles, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and taco seasoning until the mixture is uniformly blended.
- Carefully spread the seasoned chicken mixture over the first Doritos layer, making sure to cover the entire surface of the baking dish.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and heat through.
- After the initial baking time, remove the dish from the oven and add the remaining crushed Doritos as a crunchy topping.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese evenly over the Doritos layer to create a melty, golden-brown finish.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese becomes completely melted and slightly bubbly.
- Once removed from the oven, garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired, and serve the hot, flavorful casserole immediately.
Notes
- Sizzling Cheese Magic: Sprinkle cheese strategically to create a mouthwatering golden crust that melts perfectly, transforming your casserole into a creamy dream.
- Doritos Crunch Technique: Break chips with gentle precision, maintaining larger fragments that deliver an irresistible textural contrast and satisfying crackle in every bite.
- Temperature Timing Trick: Monitor your oven closely during the final minutes, ensuring the top turns a gorgeous golden-brown without crossing into burnt territory.
- Rotisserie Chicken Shortcut: Grab pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for maximum flavor and minimum effort, letting you skip the tedious cooking process while guaranteeing delicious results.
- Serving Spectacular: Present the casserole piping hot, accompanied by a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables to balance the rich, comforting flavors and add a fresh nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 496 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 974 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg