Texas Trash Chicken Casserole

32 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with enchilada sauce.
  2. 2Cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with enchilada sauce.
  3. 3Cover the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish with enchilada sauce.
  4. 4Scoop refried beans into the enchilada sauce, making as many scoops as you have chicken thighs.
  5. 5Scoop refried beans into the enchilada sauce, making as many scoops as you have chicken thighs.
  6. 6Scoop refried beans into the enchilada sauce, making as many scoops as you have chicken thighs.
  7. 7Add a chicken thigh on top of each scoop of refried beans.
  8. 8Add a chicken thigh on top of each scoop of refried beans.
  9. 9Add a chicken thigh on top of each scoop of refried beans.
  10. 10Season the chicken thighs generously with taco seasoning.
  11. 11Season the chicken thighs generously with taco seasoning.
  12. 12Season the chicken thighs generously with taco seasoning.
  13. 13In a mixing bowl, combine a block of softened cream cheese, a can of diced green chilies, a cup of shredded cheese, a quarter cup of jarred salsa, and a tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  14. 14In a mixing bowl, combine a block of softened cream cheese, a can of diced green chilies, a cup of shredded cheese, a quarter cup of jarred salsa, and a tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  15. 15In a mixing bowl, combine a block of softened cream cheese, a can of diced green chilies, a cup of shredded cheese, a quarter cup of jarred salsa, and a tablespoon of taco seasoning.
  16. 16Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
  17. 17Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
  18. 18Mix all the ingredients in the bowl until beautifully combined.
  19. 19Using a scooper, plop a scoop of the cream cheese mixture onto each chicken thigh.
  20. 20Using a scooper, plop a scoop of the cream cheese mixture onto each chicken thigh.
  21. 21Using a scooper, plop a scoop of the cream cheese mixture onto each chicken thigh.
  22. 22Spread the mixture out to completely cover the chicken.
  23. 23Spread the mixture out to completely cover the chicken.
  24. 24Spread the mixture out to completely cover the chicken.
  25. 25Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes.
  26. 26Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes.
  27. 27Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 30 minutes.
  28. 28Once baked, remove from the oven and add a handful of shredded cheese on top.
  29. 29Once baked, remove from the oven and add a handful of shredded cheese on top.
  30. 30Once baked, remove from the oven and add a handful of shredded cheese on top.
  31. 31Return to the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese and finish cooking the chicken.
  32. 32Return to the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese and finish cooking the chicken.
  33. 33Return to the oven for a couple of minutes to melt the cheese and finish cooking the chicken.
  34. 34Remove from oven, and if you have green onions, throw them on top to make it look fancy.
  35. 35Remove from oven, and if you have green onions, throw them on top to make it look fancy.
  36. 36Remove from oven, and if you have green onions, throw them on top to make it look fancy.
  37. 37Serve with a bowl of homemade Spanish rice and add extra sauce from the casserole.
  38. 38Serve with a bowl of homemade Spanish rice and add extra sauce from the casserole.
  39. 39Serve with a bowl of homemade Spanish rice and add extra sauce from the casserole.
  40. 40Enjoy a big bite of the Texas Trash Chicken Casserole.
  41. 41Enjoy a big bite of the Texas Trash Chicken Casserole.
  42. 42Enjoy a big bite of the Texas Trash Chicken Casserole.

Ingredients

  • Enchilada sauce
  • Enchilada sauce
  • Enchilada sauce
  • can Refried beans
  • can Refried beans
  • can Refried beans
  • Chicken thighs
  • Chicken thighs
  • Chicken thighs
  • Taco seasoning
  • Taco seasoning
  • Taco seasoning
  • 1 block Cream cheese
  • 1 block Cream cheese
  • 1 block Cream cheese
  • 1 can Diced green chilies
  • 1 can Diced green chilies
  • 1 can Diced green chilies
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese
  • 1 cup Shredded cheese
  • 0.25 cup Jarred salsa
  • 0.25 cup Jarred salsa
  • 0.25 cup Jarred salsa
  • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Taco seasoning
  • Green onions
  • Green onions
  • Green onions
  • Homemade Spanish rice
  • Homemade Spanish rice
  • Homemade Spanish rice

Equipment

9x13 baking dishscooping devicemixing bowlovenoven mittsforkwooden spoon

Tips

  • Spread the creamy mixture completely over the chicken thighs so you can't see the chicken before baking.
  • Serve with homemade Spanish rice and extra sauce.