Description
This Cool Ranch Doritos Cheesy Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful baked dish combining tender shredded chicken with creamy sour cream and cream of chicken soup, layered with sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses, and topped with crunchy, buttery crushed Cool Ranch Doritos for a delightful texture and tangy flavor. Perfect for a family-friendly meal that’s easy to prepare and sure to satisfy.
Ingredients
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Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or cooked chicken breast)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided: 1 cup and ½ cup)
- 1 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (divided: 1 cup and ½ cup)
Topping
- 1 packet (about 9.75 oz) Cool Ranch Doritos, crushed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to ensure the casserole doesn’t stick during baking.
- Mix Chicken Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together well until fully incorporated.
- Add Cheeses: Stir in 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese into the chicken mixture evenly.
- Assemble in Casserole Dish: Spread the chicken and cheese mixture evenly in the prepared casserole dish, creating an even layer.
- Prepare Doritos Topping: In a small bowl, mix the crushed Cool Ranch Doritos with the melted unsalted butter until the chips are well coated.
- Add Topping and Remaining Cheese: Sprinkle the buttered Doritos evenly over the chicken layer. Then top with the remaining ½ cup shredded cheddar and ½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the casserole dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes to heat through and melt the cheeses.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbly and the topping is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before serving to let it set and enhance flavors.
Notes
- You can use leftover cooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Crush the Doritos gently to maintain some texture; don’t pulverize into powder.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- To make this recipe gluten free, ensure the soup and Doritos used are certified gluten free.
