Description
This Mexican White Trash Casserole—also known as Layered Cheesy Chicken Dorito Bake—is the ultimate comfort food! With layers of crunchy nacho Doritos, creamy chicken, zesty Ro’tel, and melty cheese, this easy weeknight dinner is bursting with bold Tex-Mex flavor. Perfect for family meals, potlucks, or anytime you need something fast, filling, and totally crave-worthy.
Ingredients
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1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed (medium-sized pieces, not fine crumbs)
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2 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
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2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
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1 can cream of chicken soup
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1 can Ro’tel tomatoes with diced green chilies
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½ cup sour cream
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½ cup milk
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½ packet taco seasoning mix
Optional Add-ins and Substitutions:
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Diced jalapeños or chopped cilantro
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Swap Doritos for tortilla chips
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Use cream of mushroom instead of chicken soup
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Lighten up with low-fat cheese and sour cream
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
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Make the creamy filling: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, Ro’tel, sour cream, milk, and taco seasoning until well combined.
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Start layering: Spread half of the crushed Doritos on the bottom of your casserole dish. Spoon half the chicken mixture over the chips.
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Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining Doritos and a generous layer of shredded cheese on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden.
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Let it rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with extra crushed Doritos, sour cream, or chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
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Crunch factor tip: Don’t crush your Doritos too finely—medium pieces give the best texture!
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Cheese tip: Shred your own cheese for better melting and flavor.
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Make-ahead tip: Assemble this casserole up to a day in advance and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
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Freezer tip: You can freeze the unbaked casserole—just thaw overnight and bake as directed.
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Spice control: Use mild Ro’tel or swap in plain diced tomatoes if you prefer less heat.
Equipment
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2-quart casserole dish
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Mixing bowl
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Aluminum foil
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Measuring cups
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Large spoon or spatula
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican White Trash Casserole, cheesy chicken dorito bake, Tex-Mex casserole, layered chicken casserole, rotisserie chicken bake