How to make Mexican White Trash Casserole?

Start with a mix of cooked shredded chicken, refried beans, sour cream, Rotel, and taco seasoning. Layer that over crushed tortilla chips or Doritos in a casserole dish, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until bubbly. It’s bold, cheesy, and ridiculously easy.

What is the recipe for Mexican White Trash Casserole?

The classic recipe includes shredded chicken, one can of refried beans, a can of Rotel, sour cream, taco seasoning, and plenty of shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese. Layer over crushed chips, top with more cheese, and bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes.

Is Mexican White Trash Casserole a lively dish?

Absolutely. It’s full of flavor and texture spicy, creamy, crunchy, and tangy. The combination of seasoned chicken, gooey cheese, and chips gives it that lively, craveable character that makes it a hit at parties, potlucks, or just regular Tuesday nights.

Can I use beans or chicken or both?

You can definitely use both or either. The chicken adds protein and texture, while the beans provide creamy richness. Want it vegetarian? Double the beans. Want more protein? Add extra chicken or even ground beef for a taco-trash-style twist.

Mexican White Trash Casserole

Name: Mexican White Trash Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 can Rotel (tomatoes and green chilies); 1 can refried beans; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup cream of chicken or mushroom soup; 1 packet taco seasoning; 2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese; 3 cups crushed tortilla chips or Doritos; Optional: sliced green onions, jalapenos, olives

Description

Mexican White Trash Casserole is a bold and cheesy comfort food loaded with chicken, refried beans, cheese, and crushed chips—perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks.

Ingredients

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2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 can Rotel (tomatoes and green chilies)

1 can refried beans

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup cream of chicken or mushroom soup

1 packet taco seasoning

2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

3 cups crushed tortilla chips or Doritos

Optional: sliced green onions, jalapenos, olives

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Mix chicken, Rotel, beans, sour cream, soup, and taco seasoning in a bowl.

3. Layer half the crushed chips in a 9×13 baking dish.

4. Spread half the chicken mixture over chips.

5. Add 1 cup cheese, then repeat layers.

6. Top with remaining cheese and extra chips.

7. Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden.

8. Let cool slightly, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Use Greek yogurt to lighten it up.

Great for freezing – wrap well after baking.

Sub ground beef or turkey for chicken.

Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 30
Category: Main Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Tex-Mex

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 380
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 55mg