~ crunchy / cheesy chicken casserole ~
(1 rating)
My family loves this chicken dish. Its so flavorful and they especially love the crunchy topping. Paired well with the Mexican inspired hash browns. Lots of cheesiness at my house tonight. Enjoy!
(1 rating)
yield
6 - 8
prep time
20 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For ~ crunchy / cheesy chicken casserole ~
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10chicken thighs plus 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - poached and shredded
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1 Tbspcreole seasoning
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1 tspsalt
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2 Tbspdry, minced onions
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1 - 7 ozchopped, green chiles - drained
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3 cancream of chicken soup - not family sized
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2 - 8 ozbags, shredded velveeta cheese
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1 Tbspred pepper flakes - optional
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6 - 8 ozcrushed taco flavored doritos or your favorite
How To Make ~ crunchy / cheesy chicken casserole ~
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1Poach chicken in water with creole seasoning and salt. Drain and remove meat from bones and shred. -
2Place chicken evenly into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with dry minced onion.
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3Preheat oven to 400 degree F. In a large skillet, mix together the soups, cheese and chiles. Bring to a simmer and stir until Cheese is melted and sauce is smooth. Stir in pepper flakes if using.
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4Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle the top with the crushed Dorito's.
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5Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Serve hot...my family loves this casserole...they always go back for seconds.
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