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Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe
This Chicken Tamale Casserole is a simple, easy, and delicious way to have the flavors of tamales on a weeknight! The crispy, crumbly cornbread is topped with shredded cheese, chicken, and a host of Mexican flavors, then baked to perfection in the oven.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 372 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Cornbread:
- 2 .5 ounce packages cornbread mix
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup milk
Filling:
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 14 ounces black beans 1 can, drained
- 1½ cups corn
- 4 ounces diced green chiles 1 can
- 20 ounces Red Enchilada Sauce 2 cans
- 1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Whisk cornbread ingredients together in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through in the middle and the edges are golden brown. Use the back of a wooden spoon to make a few small holes in the cornbread.
- Combine chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, and half of the enchilada sauce in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the cornbread layer. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and the cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted to your liking.
- Top with your favorite taco toppings, such as cilantro and sour cream.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chicken tamale casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Store chicken tamale casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.
- Use a preheated oven for best results.
- You can use rotisserie chicken.
- If you want your casserole a bit spicier, you can go for a spicy enchilada sauce.
Nutrition Information
Calories
372kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
979mg
(41%)
Potassium
290mg
(8%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
363IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 372
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 372kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 979mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 290mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 363IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.