Dorito Chicken Breast Recipe with Cream Mushroom Soup

As a stay-at-home mom and homeschooling mom I need easy & quick recipe ideas!  For years, I have made this easy meal recipe or variations of it for my family.  My kids prefer this casserole made with Spicy Doritos and a lot of cheese!   “Dorito Chicken Breast Recipe with Cream Mushroom Soup”

Do you need a meal that is easy, quick, kid-friendly and takes minutes to prepare? If so, I have a recipe for you. This Dorito Chicken Casserole takes literally minutes from start to finish.  But, not only is this recipe easy and quick it has only 5 ingredients. 

These casserole ingredients are easy to find at your local supermarket and can be kept on hand without spoiling.  For this recipe I have chosen to use cans of white chicken breast, however there are different types of chicken breast that can replace canned chicken.  

What type of chicken breast can I add to a casserole?

• canned white chicken breast – this is what I always have in my pantry for those quick meals.
• frozen precooked chicken strips – these are a good staple to have in your freezer
• raw whole chicken breasts, chicken tenders,  or chicken breast cutlets – this is probably the freshest chicken breast to use
• rotisserie chicken from your local supermarket deli
• frozen individual chicken breast – I love cooking with these chicken breast, because they are frozen separately and can be cooked from a frozen state.

What essential pantry staples should I have or What food staples should I always have on hand?

• canned chicken breast
• cream of chicken soup
• cream of mushroom soup
• chicken broth
• canned soup
• pasta noodles – spaghetti noodles, elbow noodles, egg noodles
• beans – pinto beans, black beans, refried beans, etc. 
• canned tomatoes
• white rice
• brown rice
• creamy gravy – Morrison’s Country Style Peppered Gravy Mix – my family’s favorite and you just add water!  Yum!
• onion soup mix
• all purpose flour
• honey & molasses syrup
• nut butters, like peanut butter
• olive oil
• vegetable oil
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• onion powder

What sides go with Dorito Chicken Casserole dish?

• green onions
• green beans
• sauteed baby bella mushrooms
• Spanish rice
• fresh garden salad
• corn on the cob
• baked beans 

Chicken Casserole Questions!

Is casserole a main dish?  Yes, a casserole can be a main dish.  It is a complete meal, however side dishes can be added or not.

Is a casserole a one dish meal?  Usually, a casserole is a one dish or one pan meal. 

How do you reheat Dorito chicken?  Leftover Dorito casseroles can be reheated in the microwave or in the oven.  

How long to reheat chicken casserole in oven?  Preheat oven to 350 degrees, be sure the casserole is in an oven safe dish.  Top the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 20 minutes until warm.

How long to reheat casserole from fridge to oven?  Be sure that your casserole dish is at room temperature before placing it into the oven.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until warm.

Should you reheat a casserole covered or uncovered?  Either way is fine, however covering the casserole will ensure that it warms up quicker.  

Can I make this casserole with leftover chicken breast?  

Can I cook my chicken breast in a slow cooker?  Yes, if you want to make this casserole with raw chicken breast, then you can cook your chicken in a slow cooker and make the casserole after the chicken breasts are fully cooked.

Can I cook my chicken breast in instant pot?  Yes, if you want to make this casserole with raw chicken breast or chicken thighs, then you can cook your chicken in an instant pot and make the casserole after the chicken breast or thighs are fully cooked.

What can I top my chicken casserole with?

• sour cream
• avocados or guacamole
• fresh thyme
• green onions
• parmesan cheese

What goes in a Doritos casserole?  Just a few simple ingredients.

• Doritos or tortilla chips of any kind – my kids favor the Spicy Doritos
• Canned Chicken
• can of cream of Mushroom Soup
• Enchilada Sauce (your choice of red enchilada sauce or green chili enchilada sauce)
• Shredded Cheese of any kind

How to make a Dorito chicken casserole? Scroll down for printable recipe

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Add cans of chicken, cream of mushroom, enchilada sauce into a sauce pan over medium-high heat
3. Cook until mixture begins to simmer
4. Place a layer of Doritos in a baking dish
5. Pour the simmering soup mixture over the Doritos
6. Place another layer of Doritos over this mixture
7. Sprinkle the cheese over the top of the Doritos
8. Bake until the cheese is melted.  The cooking time will vary, but after about 20-25 minutes the cheese should be melted.

​How to make chicken casserole with whole chicken breasts instead of canned chicken?

This chicken recipe can be made with raw boneless chicken breasts, however they will have to be cooked before adding them to the casserole dish.  Here are the instructions to cooking with boneless skinless chicken breasts: 

1. Take a cutting board and knife.  Cut the chicken breasts into small chunks or thin slices.
2. Place a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Melt butter, olive oil, vegetable oil or coconut oil.  Any of these oils will work for browning the chicken pieces.
4. Once the chicken is golden brown and has an internal temperature of 165 degrees with a meat thermometer, then you should have tender chicken that is done.
5. Set the juicy chicken to the side and make the creamy sauce
6. In a medium size sauce pan, add the creamy mushroom soup and enchilada soup.  Simmer over medium high heat until soup mixture is hot. OR, you can make this sauce in the same pan that you cooked the chicken in, so you’ll get all those delicious brown bits of chicken.
7. Take a 9×12 casserole dish and spray with oil.
8. Add a layer of Doritos or tortilla chips to the bottom of the pan.
9. Add the cooked chicken pieces to the top of the chips.
10. Pour the chicken mushroom soup over the top of the chicken.
11. Add another layer of chips.
12. Sprinkle a layer of shredded to the top of the chips.
13. Bake until cheese is completely melted.  

“Dorito Chicken Breast Recipe with Cream Mushroom Soup”

How can I change this casserole recipe and create a new recipe?

• Make a mushroom gravy or a creamy mushroom sauce
• Add fresh mushrooms
• Add heavy cream & white wine
• Add a cup chicken broth to the soup mixture
• Make your own homemade cream of mushroom soup with button mushrooms or any kind of mushrooms
• Add a 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter to the soup mixture to add much flavor
• Make cream of mushroom chicken

How do I store leftover Dorito Chicken Casserole?

Place your leftovers in an airtight container or add aluminum foil or plastic wrap to the top of your baking dish.  Place leftovers into the refrigerator or freezer.  The leftovers will last 3-5 days in the refrigerator and up to 3 months in the freezer.  

For best results, take the casserole out of the freezer and place into the refrigerator until thawed.  Then, for your next busy night you will have a delicious dinner ready.

Can I double my Dorito Chicken Casserole recipe or any easy chicken breast recipes?

Yes, you can double this easy dinner recipe and then you’ll have the perfect solution for an extra meal.   You can freeze one casserole or meal prep it into individual meal prepping containers.

This creamy chicken mushroom recipe is the perfect chicken dinner idea for Sunday dinner or any night of the week!   ENJOY!

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• Buffalo Chicken Street Tacos with cilantro lime ranch
• Easy Italian Seasoned Chicken Breasts
• Ginger & Pineapple Chicken
• Cinnamon Tortilla Sopapillas

“Dorito Chicken Breast Recipe with Cream Mushroom Soup”

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