Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole is full of chopped chicken‚ black beans‚ Rotel tomatoes‚ and cheese with lots of crunch from crushed Dorito chips. One of my very favorite Mexican casseroles! If your family likes the flavor of Mexican food but is a little tired of taco night‚ this comfort food casserole is just the thing to try. It’s perfect for a potluck or having friends over.  Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole really feeds a crowd and it’s pretty much an all in one meal. Quick and Easy Recipe This is pretty much a dump and go recipe. You do need to saute the onion briefly to soften it‚ but then you just mix all the ingredients together. Put the mixture in a 9X13-inch pan‚ layering it with crushed Dorito chips and shredded cheese. Just 30 minutes in the oven and you’re ready to eat. Crushed Doritos The Dorito chips add a crunchy texture and bold flavor to this easy chicken casserole. There are so many great flavors of Doritos available. Instead of Nacho Doritos try using Cool Ranch‚ Flamin Hot Nacho‚ or Salsa Verde. There is so much cheesy‚ crunchy goodness in this casserole. What To Serve With Chicken Dorito Casserole? This creamy casserole goes great with some Spanish rice‚ Poblano and Corn Queso‚ a Southwestern Salad with Jalapeno Lime Vinaigrette‚ or Slow Cooker Spicy Pinto Beans. Recipe Notes For Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole Most of the spice comes from the 2 cans of Rotel tomatoes. Use hot Rotel tomatoes if you want it really spicy‚ regular for a little kick‚ and mild Rotel if you don’t want it spicy. Use rotisserie chicken to make this meal a breeze to make. Ranch Doritos can be used instead of Nacho. Add 1 cup of canned corn for more flavor. More Spicy Casseroles Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Spicy Chicken Spaghetti Chorizo Hash Brown Casserole Spicy Chicken Tamale Casserole Chipotle Chicken Enchilada Casserole Jalapeno Tuna Noodle Casserole Watch the short video below to see how easy this recipe is to make: Print Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole is full of chopped chicken‚ black beans‚ Rotel tomatoes‚ and cheese with lots of crunch from crushed Dorito chips. One of my very favorite Mexican casseroles! Course Casserole‚ DinnerCuisine Tex-MexKeyword easy dinner recipe‚ spicy Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 30 minutes minutesTotal Time 40 minutes minutes Servings 8 Calories 521kcal EquipmentLarge Skillet9×13-inch baking dish Ingredients1 tablespoon butter1 medium onion‚ diced4 ounces cream cheese‚ cut into chunks4 cups cooked and shredded chicken‚ I use a rotisserie chicken2 (10.75-ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup2 (10-ounce) cans Rotel tomatoes1 cup black beans1 tablespoon Chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 regular size bag nacho Dorito chips2 cups shredded Mexican cheese InstructionsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add onion and cook until soft.Add cream cheese‚chicken‚ soup‚ tomatoes‚ black beans‚ chili powder‚ and cumin.Stir until cream cheese is melted and everything is blended together.Add 1/3 of Doritos into a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour 1/2 of chicken mixture on top and spread it evenly. Top with 1/2 the shredded cheese and then remaining chicken mixture.Finish off with remaining Dorito chips and shredded cheese. Bake for 30 minutes and serve. NotesUse mild Rotel tomatoes if you don’t want it spicy. Regular Rotel plus the chili powder gives it a fair amount of kick. Use hot Rotel if you want it really spicy. Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used. Not to be used for specific dietary needs. NutritionCalories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 980mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 965IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 284mg | Iron: 3mgWant to Save This Recipe?Save This Recipe Originally posted March 13‚ 2019. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The post Cheesy Dorito Chicken Casserole appeared first on Spicy Southern Kitchen.