Chicken Tamale Casserole

I’m always looking for simple and easy weeknight dinner recipes that will feed my family and keep them happy, which is why I LOVE this super easy and totally cheese Chicken Tamale Casserole!

Chicken Tamale Casserole


Chicken Tamale Casserole


Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 40 mins
Total Time : 50 mins
Course : Dinner
Cuisine : Mexican
Servings : 8

Ingredients


  • 8.5 oz corn muffin mix, (such as Jiffy)
  • 14.5 oz cream-style corn
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 2 cups taco cheese blend, shredded , divided
  • 1 1/2 cups enchilada sauce
  • 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, from rotisserie chicken


Optional Toppings:

  • diced tomato
  • sour cream
  • shredded lettuce
  • sliced black olives
  • chopped green onions
  • finely chopped cilantro
  • salsa


Instructions


  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch casserole dish with non stick cooking spray, set aside.
  2. In a large bowl combine the corn muffin mix, cream-style corn, eggs, milk, chili powder, cumin and 1 cup of cheese. Stir till combined then pour into the casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove from oven and use a knife to pierce the cornbread mixture several times all over. Pour the enchilada sauce all over the top of the casserole. Top with the shredded chicken and remaining cheese. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
  4. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into pieces and serving with optional toppings. Enjoy!

Chicken Tamale Casserole

Notes

Substitute the shredded chicken for equal amounts shredded pork or beef if desired.

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