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Chicken Tamale Casserole

Tamale casserole - none of the work involved with making tamales but you still get that amazing flavor!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 462 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese grated
  • 1/3 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 14 ounces canned cream style corn
  • 8.5 ounce box corn muffin mix such as Jiffy
  • 4 ounces canned chopped green chiles
  • 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • cilantro for topping
  • jalapeño slices for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  3. Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
  4. In a large bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of the combined cheese, the milk, egg, cumin, red pepper, corn, muffin mix, and the green chiles. Stir until just combined.
  5. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until just set.
  6. Remove the cornbread from the oven and pierce all over with a fork.
  7. Pour the enchilada sauce over the corn bread.
  8. Top with the chicken and remaining cheese.
  9. Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  10. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro or jalapeno slices and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 462kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 1381mg (58%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 462

% Daily Value*

Calories 462kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 1381mg 58%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.