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Chile Verde Chicken Tamale Casserole

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Casserole, Main
Cuisine Mexican-Inspired, Southwestern

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups masa harina
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 4 oz can green chiles, drained
  • 3 1/4 cups chicken broth, divided
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups green enchilada sauce, divided
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for serving
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 cups Monterey Jack cheese, grated and divided

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium-low heat, combine shredded chicken, 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup enchilada sauce, cilantro, and garlic powder. Simmer gently while preparing the masa.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy. Gradually add masa harina in portions, mixing after each addition. Stir in green chiles, salt, sugar, baking powder, and pepper.
  • Slowly add remaining chicken broth until the masa reaches the consistency of thick peanut butter. Adjust as needed.
  • Spread half of the masa mixture in the baking dish. Top with 3/4 cup cheese, the chicken filling, another 3/4 cup cheese, and the remaining masa.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce over the top and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Let cool slightly, garnish with cilantro, and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, mix a little cumin or chili powder into the masa. You can also use rotisserie chicken to save time.
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