Mexican Dorito Chicken Casserole

            I do love some Mexican foods, and when I find recipes as easy as this one turned out to be, I am in Mexican heaven. Since the first time I tried this, I have made different varieties, but, still love the chicken Dorito Casserole the best. That is why I am sharing this one with all of you! You guys have seen my dump cake recipes, think of this one as a dump casserole. Because that is pretty much what it is.

            We also love our Taco night, however, tacos can become boring over time also. So we need to change up a little to make it worth it. That is part of the fun of having specific nights for different cuisines, isn’t it? To try different meals within the category? At least it should be, that makes it a learning experience also.

            This casserole is filled with bits of chicken, black beans, Crushed Doritos, cheese and soup. It really is a simple dish and extremely flavorful. So quick to put together, it disappears just as quickly.

When you actually put this together you will see what I mean by resembling a dump recipe. If your crew is not a fan of green chilis, go ahead and leave the can of rotel out.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Can I trade out meat?

You can! Exchange the chicken for a type of meat that is loved in your home. Beef, sausage, pork, virtually anything would work.

            Should I use nacho cheese chips?

Another point that is up to you. I have actually used the nacho cheese, the ranch flavored and even plain chips. They all bring separate qualities to the recipe.

            The recipe calls for Cheddar Cheese, can I use something else?

Of course! You could make this with Nacho cheese, Mexican blend cheese or even white American.

What do you need to make Mexican Dorito Chicken Casserole

            4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts, cooked

            8 ounces Doritos chips, crushed

            1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

            2 small cans of Cream of Chicken soup

            1 can rotel tomatoes and green chilis

            ¾ cup whole milk

            1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

How to make Mexican Dorito Chicken Casserole

FIRST STEP:

Preheat the oven to 400*

Line a baking sheet with foil

SECOND STEP:

Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper and place onto the foil lined tray

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes

THIRD STEP:

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool

Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray

FOURTH STEP:

Put half of the crushed doritos as the bottom layer in the baking pan

FIFTH STEP:

In a bowl, mix the soup with the milk

Shred the chicken breasts using two forks

Stir in the black beans and the can of rotel tomatoes, stir until blended well.

Place a layer of shredded chicken and bean mixture on top of the Doritos

SIXTH STEP:

Spread a layer of the soup over the chicken

Sprinkle with cheese

SEVENTH STEP:

Repeat the layers one more time each and place pan into the oven

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.

The chicken has already been cooked so that is not a concern this baking time.

Enjoy!

YUM!