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Cheesy Chicken Tamale Casserole

Cheesy chicken tamale casserole is the answer to all your dinner woes. Simple and tasty, this casserole is a crowd pleaser. Who doesn't love cheesy chicken?

Course Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword casserole recipe, cheesy casserole, leftover chicken recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 292 kcal
Author betsy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shredded cheese divided
  • 1/3 cup fat-free milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 14 ounce can cream corn
  • 8.5 oz box corn muffin mix
  • 4 oz can chopped green chiles, drained
  • Cooking spray
  • 10 oz can red enchilada sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.

  2. Combine 1/4 cup cheese and next 7 ingredients (through chiles) in a large bowl, stirring just until moist. Pour mixture into a 8X8–inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.

  3. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until set. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork; pour enchilada sauce over top. Top with chicken; sprinkle with remaining 3/4 cup cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts.

  4. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces.

Recipe Video

Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Chicken Tamale Casserole
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 292 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 868mg36%
Potassium 219mg6%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 480IU10%
Vitamin C 5mg6%
Calcium 111mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.