Easy Tamale Casserole

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
530
Calories from Fat
310
Total Fat
34g
53%
Saturated Fat
14g
70%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
85mg
28%
Sodium
820mg
34%
Potassium
510mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate
30g
10%
Dietary Fiber
4g
17%
Sugars
2g
Protein
25g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
35%
35%
Calcium
20%
20%
Iron
20%
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;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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