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Slow Cooker Doritos Casserole

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By Sarah Olson

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May 14, 2020Updated Nov 29, 2021

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This Doritos casserole is like chicken enchiladas but with Doritos instead of tortillas! This over the top meal is a crowd-pleaser.

We love enchiladas in our house we also love making beef enchilada casserole and pork verde enchildas!

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• How to make Doritos Casserole in the slow cooker:
• Can I use beef instead of chicken?
• What should I serve with this?
• More unique recipe to try:
• Slow Cooker Doritos Casserole Recipe

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How to make Doritos Casserole in the slow cooker:

• Start with boneless chicken breasts and a large can of enchilada sauce.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook that on HIGH for 4 hour or LOW for 8 hours.

• After the cooking time is up. Shred the chicken with two forks. Add sour cream, cheese, and crushed up Doritos (save a half cup for the top), stir.
• Place the lid back on the slow cooker and cook for 30 minutes more.
• Add more cheese, olives, and more crushed Doritos on top.

Can I use beef instead of chicken?

Yes! Use beef stew meat or cooked and crumbled ground beef instead of chicken in this recipe.

What should I serve with this?

• A green salad and dressing
• Chips and salsa
• Sour cream for topping.

More unique recipe to try:

• Slow Cooker Olive Garden Chicken Pasta
• Slow Cooker John Wayne Casserole
• Slow Cooker Reese’s Peanut Butter Cake
• Slow Cooker Grape Jelly Meatballs

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Slow Cooker Doritos Casserole

5 from 7 votes

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Cook Time: 4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 4 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Servings: 6

By: Sarah Olson

Oh my goodness…. I knew this Slow Cooker Doritos Casserole would be good, but it was amazing! This casserole tastes like enchiladas, but a more intense flavor.

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Equipment

• Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger (I own and use this one from Crock-Pot)

Ingredients 

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• ▢ 28 oz. can red enchilada sauce
• ▢ 1.5 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts

Add these ingredients after the chicken and sauce have cooked:

• ▢ 1 cup sour cream
• ▢ 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• ▢ 11 oz. bag Nacho Cheese Doritos, crushed (save ½ cup for topping)
• ▢ 2.5 oz. can sliced olives

Instructions 

• Add the chicken breasts, and enchilada sauce to your slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
• Shred the chicken breasts with two forks right in the slow cooker.
• Add the sour cream and half of the cheese, stir.
• Stir in the crushed doritos, reserving a ½ cup for the top.
• Sprinkle the rest of the cheese on the top, the olives and the remaining crushed doritos.
• Cover, and turn slow cooker to HIGH for 30 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy!

Sarah’s Notes

Can I use beef instead of chicken?

Yes! Use beef stew meat or cooked and crumbled ground beef instead of chicken in this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 681kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 2015mg | Potassium: 628mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1492IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 413mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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