Description
Comfort meets creativity in this Mexican White Trash Casserole, blending hearty ingredients with zesty southwestern flair. Cheese-laden layers promise a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or preferred variety)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Base and Seasonings:
- 1 bag nacho Doritos, crushed
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (with diced green chilies), drained
- 1/2 package taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, milk, and taco seasoning until the mixture is uniformly blended.
- Create the first base layer by evenly distributing crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully spread half of the chicken mixture over the Doritos, creating a consistent layer that reaches the edges of the dish.
- Repeat the layering process by adding another layer of crushed Doritos on top of the chicken mixture.
- Pour the remaining chicken mixture over the second Doritos layer, maintaining an even distribution.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese across the entire surface, covering the casserole completely.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and ingredients to heat thoroughly.
- Remove the foil during the final 10 minutes of baking to create a crispy, golden cheese topping.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Customize the spice level by selecting mild, medium, or hot Rotel tomatoes to match your heat preference.
- Swap chicken with ground turkey or plant-based protein for a lighter, alternative protein option.
- Use low-fat dairy products and reduced-sodium soup to create a healthier version of this comfort food classic.
- Crush Doritos just before layering to maintain maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 524 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg