Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole

Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole

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.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
50 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Calories
634 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole
Maria's Chicken Tamale Casserole

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup white rice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • cooking spray
  • 12 chicken tamales
  • 1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde (green salsa)

Categories

Similar Recipes You May Like

Amazing Spinach Artichoke Casserole

Amazing Spinach Artichoke Casserole

Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Artichoke Chicken Casserole

Deluxe Ham Casserole

Deluxe Ham Casserole

New York Chicken

New York Chicken

Amber's Sesame Chicken

Amber's Sesame Chicken

Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole

Carol's Baked Ziti Casserole

Ray's Chicken

Ray's Chicken

Sauerkraut, Bacon, and Pasta Casserole

Sauerkraut, Bacon, and Pasta Casserole