Description
A comforting Tex-Mex casserole featuring layers of cornbread, shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 box cornbread mix (or homemade cornbread)
- 1 cup enchilada sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a blend of cheeses)
- Optional toppings: diced tomatoes, avocado, cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the cornbread base according to the package instructions or make it homemade.
- Mix the shredded chicken and enchilada sauce in a large bowl.
- Layer the chicken mixture over the baked cornbread base.
- Top with shredded cheese.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm with optional toppings.
Notes
For added flavor, mix jalapeños, corn, or spices into the cornbread batter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Chicken Tamale Pie, Tex-Mex, casserole, cornbread, comfort food