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Chicken Tamale Casserole

An easy way to have the flavors of tamales on a weeknight, this Chicken Tamale Casserole is super easy and packed with flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 384 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 oz shredded cheddar cheese divided
  • 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 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chili powder
  • 1 (10 oz) can Red Enchilada Sauce
  • 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken
  • sour cream and cilantro for topping

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. 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.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or just until set. Remove from the oven.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Serve topped with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.

Notes

  • adapted from Cooking Light November 2008
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide. Nutrition information does not include sour cream for topping.

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 Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 110mg (37%) Sodium 805mg (34%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

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.