Mex Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Mexican

A hearty Mexican-inspired casserole featuring tender chicken, spicy tomatoes, creamy soups, and crunchy Doritos, topped with melted Cheddar cheese—perfect for a flavorful family meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 lb. chicken, boiled, deboned and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 cans Ro-Tel tomatoes
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup
  • 1 can cream of celery soup
  • 1 1/2 lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1 large bag Doritos chips (taco or salsa flavor)

Instructions

  1. Mix chicken pieces, Ro-Tel tomatoes, and soups together in a bowl.
  2. Mix well until combined.
  3. In a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish, layer Doritos chips.
  4. Add a layer of the chicken mixture over the chips.
  5. Sprinkle a layer of grated Cheddar cheese on top.
  6. Repeat layering with remaining chips, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  7. Bake in a 350°F oven for 1 hour or until well heated and golden brown on top.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

179 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 12.3g 16% DV
Carbs 6.3g 2% DV
Fiber 0.2g 1% DV
Sugar 1.2g 2% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 730.8mg 32% DV
Potassium 156mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 42.5mg 14% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 102.8mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 0.2mg
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 196.5mg 15% DV
Iron 0.6mg 3% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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