Cheesy chicken casserole with a crunchy Doritos topping

A cheesy chicken casserole with a crunchy Doritos topping is a flavorful and satisfying dish. Here’s a simple recipe for it:

Ingredients:

  • For the Casserole:
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (e.g., from rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • For the Topping:
  • 2 cups crushed Doritos (nacho cheese flavor)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra cheesiness)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat Oven:
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  1. Prepare the Casserole Mixture:
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream of chicken soup.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, and peas (if using).
  • Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix until well combined.
  1. Assemble the Casserole:
  • Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
  1. Prepare the Topping:
  • In a separate bowl, combine the crushed Doritos with melted butter and, if desired, the additional shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
  1. Bake:
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crunchy.
  1. Serve:
  • Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your cheesy chicken casserole with a crunchy Doritos topping!

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