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:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool for a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy your cheesy chicken casserole with a crunchy Doritos topping!