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Home / Recipes / Dinner / Casseroles / Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

40 minutes mins
| 77 Comments |
5 from 11 votes
Jump to Recipe 05/11/15 | Updated: 05/24/20 | by Nora
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I love a good chicken casserole, and this one if one of my favorites: Shredded chicken in a southwestern inspired BBQ sauce, topped with a fluffy cornbread topping!

black pan with chicken tamale pie, topped with avocado and tomato

There is nothing like a cozy casserole. This one is super easy to whip up with shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken!) and cornbread mix.

Recipe tips and tricks

  • If you prefer to make your cornbread from scratch, feel free to use your favorite recipe!
  • You can cut the cheese in half if you want to make a lighter meal
  • Feel free to use a heaping cup of frozen seasoning blend in place of the onions and peppers the recipe calls for. Makes prep even easier!
close up photo of diced peppers, onions and corn in skillet

Serving ideas

This is really an all-in-one meal, so you don’t need much with it! I like to add a fresh, crisp salad on the side. My favorites with this Chicken Tamale Casserole are my No Mayo Coleslaw and my Tomato Cucumber Salad.

Make ahead instructions

You can make the filling up to a day ahead. Place it in the casserole dish and keep chilled until ready to use.

Stir up the cornbread mix right before baking and spread on the chilled filling. Baking may take 5-10 minutes longer, as the filling is cold.

close up photo of cheesy tamale pie

More casseroles

  • Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole
  • Baked Spaghetti Casserole
  • Bolognese Gnocchi Bake
  • Southwestern Baked Chicken

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Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

Make dinner time easy with this Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole recipe! Full of delicious flavors your whole family will love!
Recipe by Nora from Savory Nothings
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Recipe details

Prep 20 minutes mins
Cook 20 minutes mins
Total 40 minutes mins
Difficulty Easy
Servings 6 servings
Nutrition 474 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 cup diced peppers
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • ¾ cup corn kernels
  • 12 ounces cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1 ¼ cups cornbread mix
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 cup shredded cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Heat the oil in an oven safe skillet (about 9 inches (23cm) wide). Add the peppers, onion and corn and cook over medium high heat for 5 minutes.
  • Take off the heat and stir in the shredded chicken, salsa and barbecue sauce. Flatten and smooth the surface with the back of a spoon.
  • In a medium bowl stir together the cornbread mix, sour cream, egg and melted butter. Gently spread over the casserole filling, careful not to mix them together. Leave a small edge to allow steam to escape.
  • Bake for 15-20 minute in the middle of the preheated oven.
  • Scatter the cheese over the top and finish baking for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is all bubbly and melted.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 474kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 23gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 92mgSodium: 1254mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 718IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition is an estimate.

More recipe information

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Also, if you’re a fan of step by step pictures – here’s the recipe for this tamale pie casserole in completely downloadable and printable PDF format, complete with pictures to guide you through every step!

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Comments

  1. Rowdah says

    November 26, 2018 at 2:25 pm

    5 stars
    thank you so much, my family likes it.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      November 26, 2018 at 5:09 pm

      Very happy to read this, Rowdah! Thanks for taking the time to leave a recipe rating, I appreciate it so much.

      Reply
  2. janet says

    October 14, 2015 at 3:13 pm

    lovely, thanks very much!!

    Reply
  3. Nora says

    October 13, 2015 at 7:06 pm

    Sorry Diane, the recipe wasn’t clear on that. It’s cooked chicken. I updated the post – thanks for noticing!

    Reply
  4. janet says

    October 13, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    oh sorry with no sugar if possible to suit diabetic hubby!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      October 13, 2015 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Janet, this is the cornbread mix I make for us: http://realhousemoms.com/homemade-cornbread-mix/ It has 2 tablespoons of sugar, but that’s so little I’m sure you can try to just leave it out! Hope that helps 🙂

      Reply
  5. janet says

    October 13, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    5 stars
    hi – looks delish, any chance of a cornbread recipe for an English cook? xx

    Reply
  6. Jean says

    September 10, 2015 at 7:28 am

    Ahhhhh, I’m a little confused on oven temp. 390 or 200?
    Looks great and want to try it but don’t want to ruin it.

    Reply
    • Nora says

      September 10, 2015 at 9:49 am

      Oops, thanks for pointing this out, Jean! It is, of course, supposed to be 390° Fahrenheit or 200° Celsius. I changed it in the post – thanks again! Hope you’ll enjoy the recipe.

      Reply
  7. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:54 pm

    Your cheese shots are a thing of beauty Nora!
    Love this quick and easy (aka baby friendly) meal. 😉
    Pinned!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 23, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks Mariah!

      Reply
  8. Izzy says

    May 18, 2015 at 2:04 am

    I need this cheesy goodness right now!! It has all my favorite things in it and although I have no baby, I can always use another awesome easy recipe to add to the mix! Just look at all the beautiful cheese!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 23, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Cheeeeeese 🙂 Thanks Izzy!

      Reply
  9. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

    May 17, 2015 at 11:54 am

    This looks absolutely incredible, Nora! It’s the ultimate comforting meal and I love how easy it is too!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 17, 2015 at 7:15 pm

      Thank you so, so much Kelly!

      Reply
  10. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    May 16, 2015 at 10:37 pm

    What a fun recipe! This is a great recipe for summer!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 17, 2015 at 12:01 am

      Thank you so much, Shelby!

      Reply
  11. Lily Lau says

    May 16, 2015 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    Woah Nora, your casserole is making my mouth water so much… seriously! 😀

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 17, 2015 at 12:01 am

      Awww thanks Lily 🙂

      Reply
  12. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    May 16, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    Yuumm! This is perfect and I want to eat it immediately!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 17, 2015 at 12:01 am

      Thanks Andi!

      Reply
  13. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says

    May 16, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    Love great meals that are quick and easy! This looks like one my kids would devour!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 16, 2015 at 11:59 pm

      It’s definitely a kid-friendly one 😉 Thanks Kathy!

      Reply
  14. Trish - Mom On Timeout says

    May 16, 2015 at 4:25 am

    Are you kidding me with this Nora?? Drooling over here!

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 16, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      Haha Trish, thanks you so very much!

      Reply
  15. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:52 pm

    Wow that layer of cheese is to DIE for and I love that cornbread. Such a yummy meal 🙂

    Reply
    • Nora says

      May 16, 2015 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you, Medha!

      Reply
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