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Hot and cheesy Mexican White Trash Casserole with bubbling cheese and fresh cilantro garnish.

Best Mexican White Trash Casserole Recipe

This Mexican white trash casserole is a cheesy, 30-minute meal made with shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and a crunchy Doritos crust. It’s the ultimate white trash chicken casserole for busy families!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 bag 9.75 oz Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 can 10.5 oz cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can 10 oz Rotel diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 packet 1 oz taco seasoning
  • 2 cups Mexican cheese blend shredded

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish 9x13 inch size is best
  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining the chicken mixture
  • 1 Rolling Pin To crush the Doritos inside the bag
  • 1 Whisk or Large Spoon To mix the ingredients thoroughly
  • 1 Aluminum foil To cover while baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Crush Chips: Slightly crush the Doritos in the bag (aim for bite-sized chunks, not dust).
  3. Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, milk, Rotel, and taco seasoning. Stir in the shredded chicken and 1 cup of cheese.
  4. Layering: Spread half of the crushed chips at the bottom of the dish. Pour the chicken mixture over the chips, then top with the remaining chips.
  5. Final Cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese over the top.
  6. Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
  7. Rest: Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving to let it set.

Notes

This mexican trash recipe is very versatile! You can swap the chicken for ground beef to make it a classic white trash casserole with doritos taco-style.