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CHICKEN TAMALE CASSEROLE



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Tamale casserole - none of the work involved with making tamales but you still get that amazing flavor!

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 ounces Cheddar cheese (grated)
4 ounces Monterey Jack or Pepper Jack cheese (grated)
1/3 cup milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
14 ounces canned cream style corn
8.5 ounce box corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy)
4 ounces canned chopped green chiles
10 ounces red enchilada sauce
1 cup cooked shredded chicken
salt and pepper (to taste)
cilantro (for topping)
jalapeno slices (for topping)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Spray a 13x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Combine the cheeses in a small bowl.
  • In a large bowl, stir together 1/4 cup of the combined cheese, the milk, egg, cumin, red pepper, corn, muffin mix, and the green chiles. Stir until just combined.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 15 minutes or until just set.
  • Remove the cornbread from the oven and pierce all over with a fork.
  • Pour the enchilada sauce over the corn bread.
  • Top with the chicken and remaining cheese.
  • Return to the oven for another 15 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro or jalapeno slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 1381 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN TAMALE CASSEROLE (COOKING LIGHT)



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Got this from Cooking Light Magazine. It is great. Even the kids like it. Nutritional Information Calories:354 (36% from fat) Fat:14.1g (sat 7.1g,mono 3.3g,poly 1.2g) Protein:18.9g Carbohydrate:36.3g Fiber:2.5g Cholesterol:58mg Iron:1.7mg Sodium:620mg Calcium:179mg

Provided by seesko

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese, divided
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (14 3/4 ounce) can cream-style corn
1 (8 1/2 ounce) box corn muffin mix (such as Martha White)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce (such as Old El Paso)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Combine 1/4 cup cheese and next 7 ingredients (through chiles), stirring just until moist. Pour mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes or until set. Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork; pour enchilada sauce over top. Top with chicken; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces; top each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 946.5, Carbohydrate 38.7, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 13.5, Protein 19.8

CHICKEN TAMALE CASSEROLE



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When I think of tamales, I think of the rich masa and a chicken filling. This recipe recreates the masa in the topping, kind of like cornbread, but without sugar. If you don't have masa, use finely ground cornmeal. The filling uses convenience items too, like leftover cooked chicken, a can of fire-roasted tomatoes, and a can of chopped green chiles. Top with a good melting cheese of your choice, avocado slices, and chopped tomatoes. Garnish with black olives and sliced green onions, if desired. A little dollop of sour cream would be good, too!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     Mexican Casserole

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 ⅓ cups masa harina
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup vegetable shortening (such as Crisco®)
2 ⅓ cups chicken broth
2 each poblano peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
⅓ cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can mild chopped green chile peppers
3 tablespoons capers
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 pinch ground cloves
3 cups shredded cooked chicken meat
6 each dried corn husks, soaked in water for 30 minutes
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium avocado, sliced
¼ cup sliced black olives, or to taste
¼ cup chopped tomatoes, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine masa harina, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl and stir to combine.
  • Place vegetable shortening in the bowl of a stand mixer and whip on medium-high speed until fluffy.
  • Mix in 1/3 of the masa harina mixture on medium speed, about 2 minutes. Mix in 1/2 of the chicken broth and mix until combined. Add 1/3 of the masa marina mixture, and mix about 2 minutes. Pour in the remaining broth and mix an additional 2 minutes. Add in the remainder of the masa mixture and mix about 5 minutes. The mixture will be a slightly thick batter. Allow to stand while the filling is prepared.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler. Place poblano chiles directly on the oven rack under the broiler and broil until the skin is blackened and bubbly. Turn the peppers to blacken the skin on all sides, about 8 minutes total.
  • Place broiled peppers in a paper bag, close the bag, and allow the peppers to steam inside the bag, about 10 minutes.
  • When peppers are cool enough to touch, remove the skins. Cut the peppers open and remove the seeds and membranes. Slice into 1/4-inch thick slices.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • While the onions are cooking, use some more olive oil to grease a 10x10-inch baking dish, and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Add garlic to the skillet and cook about 1 minute. Stir in sliced poblano peppers, fire-roasted tomatoes and juice, green chiles, capers, cumin, and cloves. Cook for 4 minutes. Stir in cooked chicken and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour filling into the prepared dish.
  • Carefully and evenly spread the masa harina mixture on top of the filling.
  • Remove excess water from each corn husk and place on top of the masa mixture, overlapping as necessary. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove foil and corn husks. Sprinkle on Monterey Jack cheese and return to the oven until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Top with avocado slices, black olives, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and green onions to taste. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 69.5 mg, Fat 40.7 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1184.1 mg

CHICKEN TAMALE BAKE



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When I serve this Mexican-style casserole, everyone scrapes the plate clean. Offer fresh toppings like green onions, tomatoes and avocado. -Jennifer Stowell, Smithville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 can (14-3/4 ounces) cream-style corn
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1/3 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
TOPPING:
2 cups coarsely shredded cooked chicken
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1-3/4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Chopped green onions, tomatoes and avocado

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake until light golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 15-18 minutes., In a large skillet, combine chicken, enchilada sauce, cumin and onion powder; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Spread over cornbread layer; sprinkle with cheese., Bake until cheese is melted, 10-12 minutes longer. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. If desired, top with green onions, tomatoes and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 851mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

CHICKEN TAMALE CASSEROLE



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This Chicken Tamale Casserole is a simple, easy and delicious way to have the flavors of tamales on a weeknight! The crispy, crumbly cornbread is topped with shredded cheese, chicken and a host of Mexican flavors and baked to perfection in the oven - what's not to love!

Provided by Becky Hardin

Categories     Main Course

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 packages (6.5-8.5 ounces each cornbread mix)
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
3 cups cooked (shredded chicken)
1 can black beans (drained)
1 1/2 cups corn
1 can (4 oz diced green chiles)
2 cans (10 ounces each red enchilada sauce)
1-2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
  • Whisk the cornbread ingredients together in a bowl until smooth. Pour the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 casserole dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through in the middle and the edges are golden brown. Use the back of a wooden spoon to make a few small holes in the cornbread.
  • Combine the chicken, black beans, corn, green chiles, and half of the enchilada sauce in a bowl. Pour the mixture over the cornbread layer. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and the cheddar cheese.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted to your liking.
  • Top with your favorite taco toppings such as cilantro and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 979 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN TAMALE CASSEROLE



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We came up with this recipe in the Firehouse. It's quickly became one of our favorites. It comes out with the taste of homemade tamales without all the trouble. Try it you won't be disappointed.

Provided by ffjeff4

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon red pepper
1 (14 3/4 ounce) canned creamed corn
1 (8 1/2 ounce) box corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy or Martha White)
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
cooking spray
1 (10 ounce) canned red enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 Degrees.
  • Combine 1/2 Cheese and next 7 ingredients (through Chill's) in a large bowl,Stir until blended.
  • Pour mixture into a 13X9 baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes or until set.
  • Pierce entire surface liberally with a fork and then pour enchilada sauce covering top.
  • Top with shredded chicken and remaining cheese.
  • Bake again at 400 degrees for 15 minutes remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes cut up and serve with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473.3, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 69.3, Sodium 1104.4, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 13, Protein 23.9

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