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    Home » Weight Watcher Recipes

    Chicken Dorito Casserole

    Published: Nov 5, 2015 · Modified: Aug 15, 2023 by Jenna · This post may contain affiliate links · 33 Comments

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    This chicken dorito casserole with chicken and tortilla chips is a delicious and hearty meal perfect for dinner. It's made with tender chicken pieces, crispy nacho flavored tortilla chips, and a creamy sauce that blends perfectly with the flavors of the spices.

    Chicken Dorito casserole topped with doritos and cheese in a white casserole dish.

    Back when I was little, my family used to have a nickname for me. It was "Dorito Girl." I used to love Doritos when I was a kid.  My aunt would make this Dorito Taco Salad, and I'd ask her if she would be bringing that every time there was a family gathering.  Today, I still love Doritos. Any kind.  I admit that I could devour a whole bag of Doritos in just one day. Doritos are the ultimate junk food in my opinion. Doritos and a can of hard Coca Cola.

    If you like easy chicken recipes like this please try Trisha Yearwood's Chicken Tortilla Soup, or Chicken Tortilla Casserole.

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    • Ingredients for Dorito Chicken Casserole 
    • How to make Dorito Chicken Casserole 
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Other Recipes To Try 
    • Chicken Dorito Casserole

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    If you're looking for the ultimate junk food casserole, this is it. It's layers of cheese, chicken, and cream of chicken soup.

    It almost reminded me of nachos, but without any beans, pico de gallo, or sour cream. Very yummy, and something your kids will love.

    Oh yah, and this is by no means a healthy recipe, unless you count the cheese as dairy and the chicken as the protein, and serve a side of broccoli. Just saying.

    Ingredients for Dorito Chicken Casserole 

    Ingredients needed for Chicken Dorito Casserole.
    • Cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped - They’re lean and quick-cooking and always come out juicy and tender. Use an instant-read thermometer to make sure that the chicken is not over cooked.  When reading labels for chicken breasts try to find ones that say Organic or Free Range. Save some time and buy shredded rotisserie chicken in the store.
    • Greek Yogurt - is considered great for a variety of reasons. It is typically higher in protein and lower in sugar than regular yogurt, making it a good choice for those looking to maintain a balanced diet.
    • Salsa - Use your favorite jar of storebought salsa or homemade salsa.
    • Doritos (any kind) crushed - Any cheese flavored tortilla chip from a different brand is fine for this.
    • Cans of cream of chicken soup - is a type of canned soup that has had most of its water content removed, resulting in a thick and concentrated product. Or use a homemade recipe.
    • Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese (fat free) - Reduced-Fat Cheese has a lower calorie count and less saturated fat than regular cheese, but it may also have a different taste and texture. It also helps with keeping the calorie count pretty low for this recipe. 
    • See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    How to make Dorito Chicken Casserole 

    Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray.

    Step 2: Crush the entire bag of Doritos and cover the bottom of the dish.

    Crushed Doritos on the bottom of a casserole dish.

    Reserve one cup of cheese and set it aside. 

    Step 3: Mix together the cooked chicken, yogurt, cream of chicken soup, salsa, and cheese  ingredients in a large bowl. Pour chicken mixture over the Doritos.

    All the ingredients for the casserole layered in a dish.

    Bake uncovered for 20 min. Top casserole with the remaining cheese and bake 5 additional minutes or until melted. 

    Tip: I like to save some crushed Doritos for the top. 

    Recipe FAQs

    How do I store leftovers?

    Always store leftovers in clean, food-grade containers. The type of container doesn’t really matter. Use zip lock, glass, plastic,  whatever!  Make sure to store any leftovers in an airtight container. 

    Can I freeze this recipe?

    I would not suggest freezing this recipe because the Dorito chips will loose their crunchiness after awhile in the freezer.

    Can I make this the day before?

    Yes, just make sure all the ingredients inside the casserole dish are cooled completely before storing it in the fridge. Then bake it the next day.

    Other Recipes To Try 

    • Baked Blueberry Doughnuts
    • Bubble Up Pizza
    • Weight Watchers Baked Apples
    • Easy Lasagna Soup


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    Chicken Dorito Casserole


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    4.5 from 4 reviews

    • Author: Jenna
    • Prep Time: 10min
    • Cook Time: 15-20min
    • Total Time: 35min
    • Yield: 6 1x
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    Description

    Back when I was little, my family used to have a nickname for me. It was "Dorito Girl." I used to love Doritos when I was a kid.  My aunt would make this Dorito Taco Salad, and I'd ask her if she would be bringing that every time there was a family gathering. 


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    Ingredients

    • 3-4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped
    • 20 Doritos (any kind) crushed
    • 2 10oz cans of cream of chicken soup (98% ff)
    • ½ cup of salsa (any kind) 
    • ¾ cup  Greek Yogurt 
    • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese (fat free)

    Instructions

    1. Crush the entire bag of Doritos and cover the bottom of the dish.

    2. Reserve one cup of cheese and set it aside. 

    3. Mix together the cooked chicken, yogurt, cream of chicken soup, salsa, and cheese  ingredients in a large bowl. Pour chicken mixture over the Doritos.

    4. Bake uncovered for 20 min. Top the casserole with the remaining cheese and bake 5 additional minutes or until melted. 

    5. Tip: I like to save some crushed Doritos for the top. 

    Notes

    My WW Personal Points: 4 Click here to see in recipe builder (will have to log in) 

    • Category: Easy
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1
    • Calories: 284
    • Sugar: 2g
    • Sodium: 683mg
    • Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Carbohydrates: 12g
    • Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 25g

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    Comments

    1. David Yeargin says

      August 15, 2023 at 1:15 pm

      You mentioned salsa and yogurt, but I don’t see anything about how much.

    2. Jenna says

      May 06, 2022 at 10:01 am

      Yep it can.

    3. KT says

      May 06, 2022 at 9:25 am

      Curious, can this be made with canned chicken??

    4. Mary says

      February 15, 2022 at 9:29 pm

      The kids would love this for dinner!

    5. Jenna says

      October 18, 2021 at 7:03 am

      Glad she liked it!

    6. Katharine K Szlabonyi says

      October 18, 2021 at 5:24 am

      My granddaughter loved this! Very easy and quick to make.

    7. Jenna says

      September 06, 2021 at 8:30 pm

      4 chicken breasts are usually around 1 pound of chicken depending on the size. Lots of recipes online state how many chicken breasts to use instead of by the pound.

    8. Jessica V says

      September 06, 2021 at 7:11 pm

      How many pounds or ounces of chicken? It only says 3-4 breast.

    9. Jenna says

      May 18, 2021 at 7:01 am

      You scrolled right past that. 😉

    10. Stephanie Link says

      May 18, 2021 at 4:42 am

      How big is the serving size? Cup? Half cup ?

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