How to Make Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Maria's kitchen, where tradition meets innovation in the form of Chicken Tamale Casserole. This delicious dish is a modern twist on a classic Mexican favorite, combining the flavors of tamales and chicken into a hearty and satisfying casserole. Maria has perfected this recipe over the years, and now she's sharing her secret with you. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, you'll love the simplicity and flavor of this dish.

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 chicken tamales
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde (green salsa)
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch casserole

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer rice to a large bowl. Add diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, garlic salt, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper and mix well. Spread rice mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer chicken tamales on top of rice mixture. Mix sour cream and salsa verde together in a bowl; pour over tamales. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese over tamales. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake until cheese is browned, about 10 minutes more. Let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    634 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 883mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 384mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 452mg