chicken tamale casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Lisa Pack
Taylorsville, KY

If you love tamales but don't like the work that they require, this casserole is for you. It's super easy to put together and the taste is phenomenal. This has become one of my favorite casseroles to fix in a pinch.

(2 ratings)
yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For chicken tamale casserole

  • 1 1/4 c
    mexican blend shredded cheese
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1/3 c
    milk
  • 1 tsp
    cumin
  • 1 can
    creamed corn
  • 1 box
    corn muffin mix
  • 4 oz
    chopped green chiles, drained
  • 10 oz
    can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 c
    shredded cooked chicken breast
  • sour cream
  • diced tomatoes
  • avocado, diced

How To Make chicken tamale casserole

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2
    Combine 1/4 cup of cheese and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring just until moist. Pour mixture into a 13x9-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • 3
    Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until set. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork; pour about 2/3 of the enchilada sauce over top. Top with chicken, drizzle remaining sauce over chicken and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheese.
  • 4
    Return to 400 degree oven and bake for 15 minutes or until bubbly and cheese has melted. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into squares and top with sour cream, diced tomatoes and diced avocado if desired.

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