Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole
Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole layers a gently sweet cornbread crust over a rich, chili-spiced chicken filling studded with beans, corn, olives, and roasted poblanos. Each bite balances warmth from cumin and chili powder with juicy tomatoes and a tender, bready topping. Serve for a cozy family dinner or casual gathering when you want bold Southwestern comfort in one pan.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
In a bowl, stir together the cornbread mix, milk, and eggs; the batter will be slightly lumpy. Set aside.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for about 1 minute. Add the chicken, poblano peppers, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Cook and stir until the chicken is crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 4
Add the diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, olives, and enchilada sauce; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch pan and spoon the cornbread batter over the top.
- 5
Bake until the cornbread topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
- Calories 436.42 kcal High 22%
- Protein 24.34 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 46.27 g 17%
- Total Fat 17.43 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 3.52 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 103.16 mg High 34%
- Sodium 990.43 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 6.21 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 124.81 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 2.87 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 318.15 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 62.48 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 23.61 mg Good Source 26%
- Vitamin D 0.34 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole is made with 15 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Olives, Chili Powder, Corn Muffin Mix, and Diced Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 436.42 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Olives, Chili Powder, Corn Muffin Mix, Diced Tomatoes, Eggs. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 436.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken Tamale Casserole has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 436.42 calories and 24.34 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 990.43 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.52 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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