Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe

Craving homemade tamales but short on time? This firehouse favorite delivers all the delicious flavor in a fraction of the effort! Our easy Chicken Tamale Casserole boasts a creamy, cheesy filling, tangy enchilada sauce, and tender shredded chicken, all baked to bubbly perfection in under 30 minutes. Get ready for a taste explosion that'll have everyone asking for seconds!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 473.3 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Tamale Casserole

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How to Make Chicken Tamale Casserole

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained, 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies (like Rotel), undrained, 1 cup frozen corn, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until well blended.
  3. Spray a 13x9 inch baking dish with cooking spray. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
  4. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the mixture is set.
  5. Remove from oven and pierce the entire surface liberally with a fork. Pour 1 (15 ounce) can of your favorite enchilada sauce evenly over the top.
  6. Top with 2 cups shredded cooked chicken and the remaining 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes before cutting and serving. Garnish with sour cream, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

46 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

46g

Carbs

16g