Monday, January 30, 2012

Mexican Chicken

Did you grow up with a weird dish that none of your friends ever heard of? This is that dish from my childhood that no one else ever had or heard of. It's really simple, but delicious. The original recipe calls for Fritos to cover the top before you bake it. However, if you have any leftovers, they get soggy. So I leave them off and just add them to my plate.






Mexican Chicken
2 cans refried beans
1 large chicken breast, cooked and shredded
1 1/2 cups cheese (cheddar, jack, etc)
1 small can red enchilada sauce
Fritos or Tortilla chips

Other possible toppings:
sour cream
guacamole or avocado
lettuce
salsa

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In an 8x8 or 9x9 oven-safe dish, spread beans on the bottom. Top with chicken, then cheese. Pour enchilada sauce over. Cover and bake for 35 minutes. Top with Fritos or Tortilla chips.

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