Keto Chicken Tamale Casserole

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This keto chicken tamale casserole is a low-carb version of the classic high-carb dish. It has a thick cornbread base topped with tender, saucy chicken and melted cheese.

Keto tamale casserole
Keto chicken tamale casserole

The recipe uses a half recipe of our Low Carb Jalapeno “Cornbread” to make a soft base that soaks up the delicious flavor of the Keto Enchilada Sauce.

This Keto Chicken Tamale Casserole recipe makes 6 serves. 1 serving has 4g net carbs.

Keto Chicken Tamale Casserole Ingredients

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Keto Chicken Tamale Pie Ingredients
  • Cornbread Base Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of Almond Flour
  • 1 teaspoon of Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon of Erythritol
  • ½ teaspoon of Salt
  • 1 Jalapeno, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup of Salted Butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons of Heavy Cream
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 4 drops of Cornbread Flavoring
  • Mexican Chicken Topping Ingredients:
  • 1 cup of Keto Enchilada Sauce
  • 10 ounces of Chicken, cooked and shredded – we use rotisserie chicken for a quick option
  • 2 teaspoons of Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup of Monterey Jack Cheese, shredded
  • 1 Scallion, sliced
  • Sour Cream, to serve

How to Make Keto Tamale Casserole

A slice of Keto Chicken Tamale Pie on a white plate with a dollop of sour cream on top
How to make Keto Chicken Tamale Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 190C/375F.
  2. In a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, baking powder, erythritol, salt and jalapeno. Mix well.
  3. Add the butter, cream, egg and flavoring. Mix well.
  4. Grease a casserole dish with olive oil spray, then pour in the cornbread mix and smooth out.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  6. Using a chopstick, poke holes in the cornbread then pour over half the enchilada sauce. Set aside.
  7. Place the chicken into a mixing bowl, along with the taco seasoning and remaining enchilada sauce. Mix well.
  8. Spoon the chicken mixture over the cornbread and top with the cheese.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is browned.
  10. Top with sliced scallion.
  11. Serve hot with a dollop of Sour Cream, if desired.
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Keto Chicken Tamale Casserole

Our Keto tamale casserole is a low carb version of the classic mexican dish. It has a thick cornbread base topped with tender, saucy chicken and melty cheese.

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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 405kcal
Author: Gerri

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Ingredients

Cornbread Base Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Erythritol
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Jalapeno finely chopped
  • ¼ cup Salted Butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy Cream
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 4 drops Corn Flavoring

Mexican Chicken Topping Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Keto Enchilada Sauce
  • 10 ounces Chicken cooked and shredded
  • 2 teaspoons Taco Seasoning
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • 1 Scallion sliced
  • Sour Cream to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 190C/375F.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, baking powder, erythritol, salt, and jalapeno. Mix well.
  • Add the butter, cream, egg, and flavoring. Mix well.
  • Grease a casserole dish with olive oil spray, then pour in the cornbread mix and smooth out.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Using a chopstick, poke holes in the cornbread then pour over half the enchilada sauce. Set aside.
  • Place the chicken into a mixing bowl, along with the taco seasoning and remaining enchilada sauce. Mix well.
  • Spoon the chicken mixture over the cornbread and top with the cheese.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is browned.
  • Top with sliced scallion.
  • Serve hot with a dollop of Sour Cream, if desired.

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Keto Chicken Tamale Casserole / Pie Recipe

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 411mg | Potassium: 152mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 634IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 1mg

How To Store Tamale Casserole

Store tamale casserole in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months thaw and reheat.

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Keto Tamale Casserole

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I am the founder of My Keto Kitchen. I am a nutritionist, cooking enthusiast, and part-time Van Lifer! Along with a qualified chef, we have created a collection of delicious and healthy recipes.

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2 thoughts on “Keto Chicken Tamale Casserole”

  1. OMG….this was just what I needed…..I have bring craving the taste of tamales for a few weeks now and this just hit the spot perfectly. I did everything per the recipe except I used a different brand of ‘corn’ flavoring. I served it topped with a pinch of diced avocado, sour cream, and green onions. The flavors were just awesome. Thank you so very much for the recipe!

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