Dorito Casserole is one of those meals that always grabs my attention.  I love that I can make it in the slow cooker and walk away until it’s ready.  It’s so great to serve to family AND friends and is sure to please everyone who tries it.

If you think your family will like this recipe, you should also try my Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole OR my Slow Cooker Hamburger Casserole.

Slow Cooker Dorito Casserole

Mmm, mmm.  This slow cooker Dorito casserole is always a hit when we bring it to group gatherings.  It’s super simple to throw together and one that everyone in your family can love.  It’s also a great option for taking to a new mom who just had a baby, or someone who is having trouble cooking due to illness.

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WHAT TOPPINGS WOULD BE GOOD ON SLOW COOKER DORITO CASSEROLE?

It kind of depends on what your family likes, but I’d treat it like a Mexican food dish and put things on it like:

• black olives
• sour cream
• salsa
• jalapenos
• cilantro leaves
• guacamole

WHAT SHOULD I SERVE WITH SLOW COOKER DORITO CASSEROLE?

Since Dorito casserole is almost a complete meal, I’d do something light with it.  Maybe one of these:

• vegetable, like green beans, broccoli or carrots
• refried beans
• a salad
• guacamole salad
• spanish rice
• chips and salsa

WANT MORE EASY SLOW COOKER RECIPES?

Try these amazing recipes that we also make in the slow cooker:

Slow Cooker Queso Dip

Slow Cooker Mexican Casserole

Slow Cooker Mexican Lasagna

25 Mexican Crockpot Freezer Meals

Slow Cooker Mexican Corn Soup

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Slow Cooker Doritos Casserole

Dorito Casserole is one of those meals that always grabs my attention.  I love that I can make it in the slow cooker and walk away until it's ready.  It's so great to serve to family AND friends and is sure to please everyone who tries it.

Course Slow Cooker

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Slow Cooker Doritos Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 6 +

Calories 870kcal

Author Sarah Robinson

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 8 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese divided
• 1 cup sour cream more for serving
• 1 11 oz bag Nacho Cheese Doritos
• 2.5 oz can sliced olives
• 1 28 oz can enchilada sauce
• 1 15 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn drained

Instructions

• Add chicken to slow cooker and cover with enchilada sauce.
• Cook on low 8 hours.
• Shred chicken in slow cooker, and add black beans and corn.
• Stir in half cheese and one cup sour cream, stirring until combined.
• Crush the Doritos, and add all but one cup to slow cooker mixture.
• Top with remaining cheese, olives, and then the chips.
• Cover and cook on high about 30 minutes longer, or until the cheese has melted.

Notes

This recipe is so simple, you don't need to prepare it for the freezer.  If you decide you want to, just freeze your chicken in a bag with the enchilada sauce.  Then follow the rest of the recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 870kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 2603mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1494IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 415mg | Iron: 4mg