5 from 21 votes
Chicken Tamale Casserole
Chicken Tamale Casserole combines shredded chicken, corn muffin mix, cream-style corn, green chiles, and enchilada sauce topped with melted cheddar cheese. The layered baking process produces a cornbread-like base with a saucy, cheesy topping and tender chicken distributed throughout. Mild spices like cumin and chili powder enhance the savory flavor. It's designed as a comforting baked dish served with sour cream and cilantro garnishes for added richness and freshness.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
384 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 8 oz cheddar cheese divided, shredded
- 1 (14.75 oz) can cream style corn
- 1 (8.5 oz) box corn muffin mix
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 egg
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
- 1 (10 oz) can Red Enchilada Sauce
- 2 cups chicken cooked shredded or diced
- sour cream for topping
- cilantro for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of the cheese with the corn, muffin mix, green chiles, milk, eggs, cumin, and chili powder. Stir just until combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or just until set. Remove from the oven.
- Pierce the top with a fork or with a skewer liberally. Pour the enchilada sauce over the top. Sprinkle the chicken over the top, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, until the cheese melts. Remove from the oven and let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary by brand; use as a general guide.
- The sour cream topping is optional and not included in the nutritional count.
- Using cooked shredded chicken helps achieve even distribution and tender texture in the casserole.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1/8 of recipe
Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Trans Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
805mg
(34%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of recipe | |
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 805mg | 34% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.