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Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole with a Cornbread

Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole with a Cornbread: A Weeknight Comfort Food


Description

🍴 This Baked Chicken Tamale Casserole with Cornbread is a deliciously comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights, bringing hearty flavors to the table in no time. 🌽

🥘 Packed with wholesome ingredients, it’s a satisfying, crowd-pleasing recipe you won’t want to miss for your next cozy dinner. 🐔


Ingredients

Cornbread mix
Shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
Red enchilada sauce
Cream-style corn
Diced green chiles
Shredded cheddar cheese
Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Milk
Eggs
Cumin
Black pepper


Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and gather all the necessary ingredients.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine cornbread mix, milk, an egg, cumin, black pepper, cream-style corn, and diced green chiles.
3. Pour the mixed cornbread batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Bake the cornbread mixture in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5. Once baked, poke holes into the cornbread using a fork or wooden spoon.
6. Mix shredded chicken with half of the enchilada sauce in a separate bowl.
7. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the baked cornbread evenly.
8. Spread the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture evenly on top of the cornbread layer.
9. Top the casserole with a generous amount of shredded cheese, ideally using a mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack.
10. Return the assembled casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese melts and is lightly browned.
11. Let the casserole cool slightly to set before serving.
12. Garnish with toppings like cilantro, sour cream, or diced avocado to enhance the presentation and flavor.
13. Serve and enjoy this comforting and flavorful dish with friends and family.

Notes

1. Allow the casserole to cool slightly after baking for easier slicing and better texture.
2. Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and high-quality enchilada sauce to save time without compromising flavor.
3. Adjust the spice level by adding or removing seeds from peppers or using milder chiles.

  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 40
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American