Description
Hearty Mexican white trash casserole delivers a flavor-packed comfort meal that blends creamy textures with zesty southwestern spices. Cheesy layers and simple ingredients make this dish a quick, satisfying crowd-pleaser you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded chicken
Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 bag Nacho Doritos, crushed
- 1/2 package taco seasoning
Canned Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes (with diced green chilies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, Rotel tomatoes, sour cream, milk, and taco seasoning until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Create the first layer by scattering half of the crushed Doritos across the bottom of the prepared dish, ensuring even coverage.
- Spread half of the chicken mixture directly over the Doritos, creating a uniform layer.
- Repeat the layering process by adding the remaining crushed Doritos and topping with the remaining chicken mixture.
- Optional: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top for additional richness and flavor.
- Cover the casserole with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the foil during the final 10 minutes of cooking to achieve a crispy, golden-brown top.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes to help it set and cool slightly.
- Serve warm, allowing everyone to enjoy the comforting, zesty Mexican-inspired dish.
Notes
- Customize the heat level by choosing mild or spicy Rotel tomatoes to match your family’s spice tolerance.
- Swap regular Doritos for healthier alternatives like baked tortilla chips or crushed whole grain chips for a lighter version.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium cream of chicken soup and homemade taco seasoning with less salt.
- Make it vegetarian by replacing chicken with black beans, roasted vegetables, or plant-based protein crumbles for a nutritious twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg