Chicken Tamale Casserole
Chicken tamale casserole is loaded with the flavor of tamales with none of the hard work! It's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 311kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Cheddar cheese grated
- 4 ounces Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese grated
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 14.75 ounces cream-style corn 1 can
- 8.5 ounces corn muffin mix (Jiffy works great) 1 box
- 4 ounces chopped green chiles 1 can
- 10 ounces red enchilada sauce 1 can
- 1 pound ground chicken turkey or beef work just as well
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chopped cilantro or parsley to taste
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.
- While the cornbread is baking, cook your ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat until cooked completely through. Drain, if necessary, and salt and pepper the chicken.
- 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 parsley and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 768mg | Potassium: 361mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 198mg | Iron: 1.7mg