Easy Tamale Casserole

Treat your family to this cheesy casserole that features chicken and pork - perfect for dinner.

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Prep Time 20 min
Total Time 45 min
Servings 12

Ingredients

6: to 8 green pork tamales (Oaxaca style), husks removed

2: cups cooked, shredded chicken (from 3 lb deli rotisserie chicken)

2 1/2: to 3 cups green salsa, from 2 (10 oz each) jars

2: cups shredded Mozzarella, Oaxaca or Manchego Cheese

1/2: cup sour cream

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Directions

1 Heat oven to 400° F. In a 13x9-inch glass baking dish (3-quart), place the tamales (husked) so the bottom is completely covered (you may have to cut some in half).
2 In medium bowl, mix chicken and salsa; spoon over tamales. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover dish tightly with foil sprayed with cooking spray to avoid sticking.
3 Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is partially melted. Remove from oven; uncover. Drop sour cream by tablespoonfuls over casserole. Garnish with fresh cilantro and avocado slices or finely chopped red onion.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

The tamales should fully cover the bottom of a13x9-inch glass baking dish. Tamales sizes vary by brand or type.

Serve with extra green salsa and refried beans.

Tamales Oaxaca style are tamales wrapped in banana leaves; their shape is square or rectangular.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 530
Calories from Fat: 310),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 34g; 34%
(Saturated Fat 14g, 14% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 85mg; 85%;
Sodium: 820mg; 820%;
Total Carbohydrate: 30g; 30%
(Dietary Fiber 4g 4% Sugars 2g 2% ),
Protein: 25g; 25%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 15%;
Vitamin C: 35%;
Calcium: 20%;
Iron: 20%;

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 1/2 Fat;