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4 from 4 votes

Cheesy Chicken Tamale Bake

A quick casserole that hits all of the right tamale notes--sweet and spicy perfection!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

Cornbread Base

  • 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 cup plain, unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 oz can diced green chilis
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/3 cup reduced fat, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided

Enchilada Sauce/Chicken Mixture

  • 1 cup canned tomato sauce or puree (no sugar added)
  • 2 tbsp chili powder (if you want it mild, use 1 tbsp chili powder and 1 tbsp paprika)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 lbs cooked, shredded chicken breast

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Coast a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray. 
  • In a medium-sized bowl, combine all dry cornbread ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together wet ingredients and 1/3 cup of cheese. Add wet to dry and mix until just smooth, then fold in green chilis. 
  • Pour cornbread mixture into prepared casserole dish. Bake until you can insert a toothpick and it comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes. Poke holes a few holes in the cornbread so the sauce can get in there a bit. 
  • While the cornbread is cooking, bring all enchilada sauce ingredients (except for the chicken) to a boil in a sauce pan, then simmer. Continue to simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. 
  • When sauce is done, toss with cooked chicken. Spread sauce/chicken mixture evenly over the cooked cornbread. Top with remaining 1 cup cheese. Return to oven and cook until sauce is bubbling and cheese has melted, about 20-25 minutes. 

Notes

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WW Green SmartPoints: 9 for 1/6th of the casserole
WW Blue SmartPoints: 7 for 1/6th of the casserole
WW Purple SmartPoints: 7 for 1/6th of the casserole

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g