Doritos Chicken Casserole

cheesy Doritos with chicken, beans, cilantro and tomatoes

This Mexican-inspired Doritos chicken casserole is always a hit! The perfect easy dinner for the entire family, baked and ready in just 30 minutes!

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

Calories 539kcal

Author chunkyinkentucky

Ingredients

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 red onion diced
1 red bell pepper diced
3 garlic cloves minced
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1 tsp smoked paprika
¼ cup tomato paste
1 can diced tomatoes and chiles or Rotel brand
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups chicken cooked and shredded
1 cup red beans drained and washed
½ cup sweet corn drained and washed
2 tbsp fresh coriander optional, chopped
2 cups pepper jack cheese shredded
2 cups Doritos chips any flavor

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Prepare a parchment paper and grease a 8x8 or 11x7 inch baking dish.
Heat a large skillet with oil on medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and cook for 1 minute then add garlic. Stir and cook until fragrant.
Add taco seasoning, smoked paprika, tomato purée, diced tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir and bring to a simmer.
Add chicken, red beans, sweet corn and coriander in the skillet. Stir and adjust taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
Transfer chicken mixture in the baking dish. Spread cheese first then doritos.
Bake in the middle of the oven for 20-25 minutes.
Serve immediately hot.

Notes

HOW TO STORE LEFTOVERS

Allow the casserole to cool down completely at room temperature. Place in an airtight container and refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Reheat on low-medium heat until hot in the center.

HOW TO FREEZE

Freeze in individual portions in air-tight zippered bags. Label with name and date. Freeze for up to 3 months. Add Doritos and cheese prior to baking, after defrosting in the fridge overnight.

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