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chicken tamale casserole

Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe

This is not too spicy! Great for all spice levels. Chicken tamale casserole with jiffy mix has the perfect blend of savory and sweet.
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 10 people
Calories 365 kcal

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9 x 13 baking dish
large bowl
spoon
condiment spreader
liquid measuring cup
teaspoon measures
measuring cups

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 2-3 cups of cooked Spanish rice
  • 8.5 oz Jiffy corn muffin mix
  • 1 14.5 oz can of cream-style corn
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups red enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar jack cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, stir together muffin mix, corn, eggs, milk, cayenne pepper, cumin, oregano, celery salt, and 1 cup cheddar cheese. Pour into a sprayed 9x13 baking dish. Bake for 18-20 minutes at 400 degrees.
  • When the 20 minutes are up, take dish out of oven and stab the cornbread with a condiment spreader knife so create little slits all over. Pour 1-to 11/2 cups of the enchilada sauce over the cornbread ensuring that the sauce goes into the slits. Save remaining sauce as you do not want to pour it all in or the cornbread will get soggy.
  • On top of the enchilada sauce, place shredded chicken, rice, and then the remaining cheese on top. Bake for 10 minutes at 400 degrees or until cheese is melted.
  • Cut and serve your chicken tamale casserole! Each person can use as much of the remaining enchilada sauce on their plate as they want for topping. Can also garnish with sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. If you need a guacamole recipe, click here.

Nutrition

Calories: 365kcal

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