Chicken Tamale Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Tamale Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced; 1 4-oz. can diced green chilies, drained; Salt and pepper; 1 15-oz. can medium red enchilada sauce; 4 cups crumbled cornbread; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 4-oz. can diced green chilies, drained
Salt and pepper
1 15-oz. can medium red enchilada sauce
4 cups crumbled cornbread
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F. Mist a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
2
In a large skillet, warm oil over medium heat. Add onion and bell pepper; saute until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and chili powder and saute 1 minute.
3
Add chicken and chilies; season with salt and pepper. Raise heat to high. Saute until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Pour in enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. Spoon mixture into baking dish.
4
In a large bowl, combine cornbread and buttermilk. Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese over chicken mixture; spread cornbread mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until top is golden, about 20 minutes.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tamale Casserole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tamale Casserole

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