Texas Trash Chicken Casserole

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 35 minutesServings:4🟢 Easy
Dinner🌍 Mexicancomfort foodeasychickencheesytacoquick

Ingredients

  • enchilada sauce to cover the bottom of the dish
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 4 pieces of chicken
  • Taco seasoning to taste
  • 1 block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 can diced green chilies
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup enchilada sauce
  • 1 tbsp taco seasoning
  • Shredded cheese for topping
  • Chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2Pour enchilada sauce into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  3. 3Scoop refried beans over enchilada sauce
  4. 4Place one piece of chicken on each scoop of refried beans.
  5. 5Season generously with taco seasoning.
  6. 6In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, diced green chilies, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1/4 cup enchilada sauce, and 1 tbsp taco seasoning.
  7. 7Scoop mixture over the chicken and spread evenly.
  8. 8Bake for 30 minutes.
  9. 9Remove from oven, top with shredded cheese, and return to oven for 5-10 minutes, until cheese is melted and chicken is cooked through.
  10. 10Sprinkle chopped green onions on top.

Tips

  • *Serve over rice, lettuce, or in a tortilla.