Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole

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Handmade chicken tamales on a bed of Spanish rice with a creamy tomatillo sauce and topped with a blend of Mexican cheeses. Serve with a tossed salad for a complete meal.

Submitted by Eat Cake
Published on April 4, 2019
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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
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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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Cook's Note:

This casserole freezes well. We usually make 2 to 3 at a time, cover them well with foil and freeze for use later. You can put a casserole straight in 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven and bake for about 1 hour. Check the center to be sure it is hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634 Calories
35g Fat
55g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 35g 44%
Saturated Fat 18g 89%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 883mg 38%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 384mg 30%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 452mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.