~ CRUNCHY / CHEESY CHICKEN CASSEROLE ~

~ Crunchy / Cheesy Chicken Casserole ~ image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 chicken thighs plus 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts - poached and shredded
1 Tbsp creole seasoning
1 tsp salt
2 Tbsp dry, minced onions
1 - 7 oz chopped, green chiles - drained
3 can(s) cream of chicken soup - not family sized
2 - 8 oz bags, shredded velveeta cheese
1 Tbsp red pepper flakes - optional
6 - 8 oz crushed taco flavored doritos or your favorite

Steps:

1. Poach chicken in water with creole seasoning and salt. Drain and remove meat from bones and shred.
2. Place chicken evenly into a 9 x 13 baking dish. Sprinkle with dry minced onion.
3. Preheat 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.
4. Pour the cheese sauce evenly over the chicken and sprinkle the top with the crushed Dorito's.
5. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until heated through and bubbly. Serve hot...my family loves this casserole...they always go back for seconds.