Chicken Tamale Casserole
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
462 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Chicken Tamale Casserole
Description
Chicken Tamale Casserole uses a mixture of corn muffin mix, canned cream-style corn, cheeses, and mild green chiles for the base layer. After baking the cornbread mixture briefly, it receives a pour of red enchilada sauce, topped with cooked shredded chicken and the remaining cheese before returning to the oven. This method produces a dish where the cornbread remains moist without drying out, and the enchilada sauce infuses the casserole with tangy richness. The sprinkled fresh cilantro or jalapeño slices add a fresh, bright finish and optional heat, complementing the creamy texture of the base and the savory chicken. This dish effectively adapts tamale flavors into a convenient baked casserole format suitable for family meals or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces Monterey jack cheese grated, or Pepper Jack cheese
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 14 ounces corn canned cream style
- 8.5 ounce corn muffin mix such as Jiffy, box
- 4 ounces green chiles canned chopped
- 10 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce
- 1 cup chicken cooked shredded
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cilantro for topping
- jalapeño for topping, slices
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
- 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.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until just set.
- Remove the cornbread from the oven and pierce all over with a fork.
- Pour the enchilada sauce over the corn bread.
- Top with the chicken and remaining cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro or jalapeno slices and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 462 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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