Description
Texas Trash Chicken is a bold, flavorful dinner that transforms the classic Texas Trash Dip into a hearty chicken meal. Seasoned chicken breasts are smothered in a creamy mixture of refried beans, cream cheese, green chilis, and Colby Jack cheese, then baked to perfection. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan meal is a perfect weeknight dinner that’s easy to prepare and clean up afterward.
Ingredients
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tbsp taco seasoning (divided)
1 cup enchilada sauce (divided)
14 oz can refried beans
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup green onions, chopped (separate whites and greens)
4 oz mild green chilis
8 oz freshly shredded Colby Jack cheese (divided)
1/4 red onion, chopped
Rice for serving (optional)
Instructions
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Prep the Chicken:
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Pat the chicken breasts dry and let them come to room temperature. Season both sides with 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning.
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Assemble the Dish:
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Pour 1 cup enchilada sauce into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Add 12 dollops of refried beans over the sauce, then place the chicken breasts on top.
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Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture:
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In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, 1 tbsp taco seasoning, green onion whites, green chilis, and 1 oz of Colby Jack cheese until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
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Top and Bake:
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Sprinkle red onion and the remaining Colby Jack cheese over the chicken. Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Serve the chicken with rice, drizzling the sauce from the baking dish over the rice.
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Notes
Spicy Variations: For extra heat, use hot green chilis or add chopped jalapeños to the cream cheese mixture.
Vegetarian Version: Skip the chicken and use the refried beans, cream cheese, and cheese mixture as a filling for burritos or as a dip.
Cheese Substitutes: Colby Jack cheese can be swapped with Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 400 kcal per serving (varies with portion size)
