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chicken tamale casserole

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Cindy Eggleston
Yuba City, CA

We love the taste of tamales but they're so time consuming to make. This recipe tastes pretty close to the real thing:)

(2 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For chicken tamale casserole

  • 2 c
    shredded cheddar or mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 1/3 c
    milk
  • 1
    egg
  • 1 tsp
    ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp
    ground red pepper
  • 1-14 oz
    can cream-style corn
  • 1-8.5 box
    corn muffin mix (such as jiffy)
  • 1-4 oz
    can chopped mild green chilies
  • 1/2 c
    diced onion
  • 1-10 oz
    can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 c
    cooked shredded chicken, turkey, or pork
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 1/2 c
    diced tomato- if desired
  • cooking spray

How To Make chicken tamale casserole

  • 1
    1. Preheat oven to 400
  • 2
    2. Combine 1/2 cup cheese and next 8 ingredients (through onions) in a large bowl, stirring just until moist. Pour into a 13 x 9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • 3
    3. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until set. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork; pour enchilada sauce over top. Top with meat of choice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven; let stand for 5 minutes. Cut into 8 serving pieces and top each with 1 tablespoon of sour cream and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes if desired,

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