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Chicken Tamale Casserole

Published: Sep 20, 2018 · Modified: Nov 25, 2018 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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School is in full swing and so far things are going great! Kellen continues to make new friends, and is digging the hot lunch options. Being a food blogger one would assume that I put together lunches for him, and get all fancy-ish. Nope. I am so happy not to make a lunch each morning. I still have to make Rowan's, and I am fine with only needing to do one lunch. However, I do have a rule for taking hot lunch, and it is that Kellen has to take the veggies. I have no way of knowing that he actually does it, but he tells me that he does and it is good enough for me. The school has a nice variety and it makes me happy that the kids try new to them foods like jicima. School lunch has come a long way since I was in school. 
 
On to the casserole. I love chicken tamales. They are one of my favorite things to order, and I love finding tamale booths at the Farmer's Market. Tamles are a bit time intensive to make, and this recipe gives the flavors reminiscent of a chicken tamale, but in a weeknight friendly recipe the family will love. 

The bottom of the casserole is a delicious and savoy corn bread. Studded with green chilies, corn, and cheese the bottom is baked first, and then topped with a saucy and flavorful chicken. I top with a Mexican bland of cheese, and top with sour cream, fresh cilantro and tomatoes, and olives. The casserole is so full of flavor, and the texture of the bread base with saucy chicken is out of this world. This recipe is ready in under 45 minutes, and is one of my families favorite meals. To save time, I often make my chicken ahead of time and it makes putting the components together a breeze. The most request question I get about this dish is a shredded chicken recipe for this dish. I recommend using rotisserie or plain shredded chicken. Sometimes, if I have a little leftover, I will use leftover Taco Ranch Chicken. 

I like to serve this with a green salad (sometimes garnished with a little avocado), and refried beans. Be ready to have this requested by your family over and over again! 

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Portion of chicken tamale casserole with cheese on a plate with a side salad

Chicken Tamale Casserole

5 from 14 votes
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Cooling Time 10 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
 
 

  • 14 ¾ oz can creamed corn
  • 8 ½ oz box corn muffin mix
  • 4 ½ oz can diced green chilies
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 ½ cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 10 ½ oz can mild red enchilada sauce
  • sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced olives, and chopped tomatoes for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the creamed corn, muffin mix, chiles, sour cream, egg, cumin, and ½ cup of the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until edges begin to brown and the middle is set.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven. Using the back of a kitchen spoon  make a few dents in the top of the cornbread mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the chicken and the enchilada sauce together. Evenly spread the chicken over the top of the baked corn mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheese over the chicken.
  • Bake for 15 minutes to allow cheese to melt and sides to bubble. 
  • Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Slice into squares and top with sour cream, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and olives.

Notes

Adapted from: The Girl Who Ate Everything
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  1. Karyl Henry

    November 23, 2018 at 6:52 pm

    I love tamales, but I've never made them at home before. I love that you've created this easy recipe, and I'm definitely adding this one to my meal plan

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  2. Tracy

    November 23, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Oooh I LOVE these kind of casseroles. The cheese and the cornbread and everything in between, heaven. Totally my kind of comfort food.

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  3. Dan Zehr

    November 24, 2018 at 2:57 am

    I’ve made this today for lunch and everybody loved it!! it’s truly a crowd pleaser. thank you for sharing this recipe. we just had the leftovers for dinner. it’s also really tasty cold. it sets well and you can cut it into little squares, top each one individually and make an appetizer or football snack out of it ????

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  4. Claudia Lamascolo

    November 24, 2018 at 4:12 am

    Hello this is a delicious looking casserole I really think its the perfect comfort food to feed a large family or small that loves a mexican flair, everyone here will love it!

    Reply
  5. Noel Lizotte

    November 24, 2018 at 8:31 am

    Time intensive ... that's one of the best descriptions I've seen for tamales! I love that this casserole has all the flavors, without all that labor.

    Reply
  6. Gloria

    November 24, 2018 at 8:37 am

    This looks like a great weeknight dinner, or great for a busy weekend...like NOW!. We love Mexican food in our house. I know this would be a welcome addition to any themed night dinner.

    Reply
  7. April

    November 24, 2018 at 1:42 pm

    I never get tired of chicken tamales! I think tamale booths are my favorite booths at all markets that I my family goes to. And being able to make them at home is just a blessing! Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
  8. Veena Azmanov

    November 25, 2018 at 12:45 am

    I when you can get a few ingredients to make an awesome meal. This looks so scrumptious with all that cheese and chicken. Definitely, comfort food for dinner.

    Reply
  9. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

    November 25, 2018 at 11:04 am

    Canada isn't really big on cornbread, but I would love to try this casserole. It looks so tasty!!

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  10. Marisa Franca

    November 25, 2018 at 11:20 am

    Every time I hear tamales I think of my MIL. She loved them with a passion. But it was usually beef but I think the chicken tamale casserole looks and sounds even better. My grandsons would go nuts over this.

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  11. Catalina

    November 25, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Chicken recipes are my favorite! I look forward to trying out different recipes with chicken. I will have to try this one. My whole family loves chicken!

    Reply
  12. Natalie

    November 25, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    Oh I love this. It's perfect family meal. I love how you combined corn flavor with cumin. So interesting. I must give this a try. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  13. Catherine

    November 25, 2018 at 2:30 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious! Perfect for busy weeknights and I know it's a dish the whole family will love!

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  14. Sandhya Ramakrishnan

    November 25, 2018 at 10:15 pm

    I have always thought that Tamales were very hard to make. Love your recipe as a casserole. This would be great for weeknight dinners and so delicious.

    Reply
  15. Swathi

    November 25, 2018 at 10:51 pm

    This is great idea of combining Tamales and casserole in one for. Love this one pot wonder. This will be great idea for busy weeknights.

    Reply

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