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Chile Verde Chicken Tamale Casserole

Comforting Chile Verde Chicken Tamale Casserole Made Easy

This Chile Verde Chicken Tamale Casserole brings beloved flavors of traditional tamales to your table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 2 cups Masa Harina Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Butter Olive oil can be used for a lighter version.
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works well for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 can Green Chiles Fresh or canned diced green chiles are great choices.
For the Filling
  • 3 cups Cooked Chicken Any cooked chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup Green Enchilada Sauce Choose mild or spicy based on preference.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Feel free to omit if not preferred.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese Consider using cheddar or a Mexican cheese blend.

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine the masa harina with melted butter, chicken broth, and diced green chiles in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  3. Heat the cooked chicken, green enchilada sauce, and chopped cilantro in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Spread half of the masa mixture in a baking dish, layer the chicken mixture on top, then add the remaining masa mixture.
  5. Sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese generously over the top.
  6. Bake for approximately 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  7. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before slicing to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Allow the casserole to rest before slicing for easier serving. Experiment with different cheeses for unique flavors.

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