Description
Chicken tamale casserole takes all the bold flavors of the traditional entree and takes away the work so you can enjoy the classic dish you love even on the busiest days. This cheesy Tex Mex chicken casserole will save the day and fill any of your tamale cravings in no time at all!
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz pkg cornbread mix
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 7 oz can diced green chiles, drained
- 1 10 oz can green enchilada sauce
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning, divided
- 1 14.5 oz can creamed corn, undrained
- 3 cups chopped rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
Instructions
1. Lightly spray a 9×13″ baking dish with non stick cooking spray. Set it aside.
2. To a large mixing bowl add the cornbread mix, milk, egg, green chiles, 1/2 tablespoon of the taco seasoning, and creamed corn. Stir together until just evenly combined.
3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
4. Bake at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the batter’s just barely set and golden brown.
5. While the casserole base is baking in the oven, add the chopped chicken to a mixing bowl. Sprinkle the rest of the taco seasoning over top, and toss to coat.
6. Use a wooden skewer to pierce holes all over the entire surface of the cornbread—it’s ok if a bit of the batter sticks.
7. Pour the enchilada sauce evenly over the top, just like you would with a poke cake.
8. Add the seasoned chicken, spreading it out evenly over top. Top with the shredded cheese.
9. Bake the casserole at 400°F for 15 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted and golden brown at the edges.
10. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Top with your favorite garnishes and enjoy!
Notes
Do not expect a firm cornbread crust when you dig in. It will be cooked, and nowhere near raw—but it’s supposed to be a tad on the softer side, similar to the traditional masa in a tamale that surrounds the savory filling. Expect a consistency more in line with corn pudding than a corn cake.
Top with your favorite toppings—we love fresh cilantro leaves, salsa, and sour cream—but any traditional Tex Mex toppings will do, including a squeeze of lime.
Want to substitute something for the chicken? Try it with canned black beans that you’ve drained and rinsed, shredded pork, or even ground beef.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 1345mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.002g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 118mg
Keywords: chicken tamale casserole, tex mex dinner, cornbread casserole, cheesy chicken bake, easy family meal