Hominy & Chicken Casserole
Hominy and chicken casserole: creamy Southwest-style one-dish bake with golden hominy, green chilies, cumin, and melty Monterey Jack over seasoned stuffing.
YIELD
4 servingsPREP
15 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minThis is weeknight casserole cooking with a Southwest twist. Golden hominy gives it a chewy, corny bite that regular canned corn just can’t match, the kernels are tender on the outside and slightly toothy inside.
Cumin and a green chili in the mix shift the whole dish away from standard creamy-chicken territory into something that tastes like chicken tortilla casserole’s easier cousin.
The stuffing cubes soak up the cream and soup mixture as everything bakes, turning from dry pillows into a savory, moist base layer. It’s why you skip making rice or noodles.
Monterey Jack melts into a stretchy golden top in the last five minutes of uncovered baking. Don’t switch to cheddar here, the mild creamy Jack is what keeps this balanced.
Kitchen Tips
- Drain the hominy and corn well before stirring in. Extra liquid turns the stuffing cubes to mush.
- Rotisserie chicken shredded straight off the bone works perfectly and saves time.
- If you want more heat, dice a second green chili or swap in a diced jalapeno with seeds.
- Cover with foil during the first 35 minutes so the top doesn’t burn before the middle heats through.
Variations
- Stir in a can of black beans, drained, with the hominy for extra protein and texture.
- Swap cream of mushroom for cream of chicken or a green chile version for an even more Southwest lean.
- Top with crushed tortilla chips along with the cheese for a crunchy, bubbling crust.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine stuffing and next five ingredients in large bowl.
Stir together remaining ingredients (except cheese)and combine with stuffing mix.
Pour into lightly greased 2-quart shallow baking dish .
Cover lightly with foil and bake at 350℉ (180℃) F for 35 minutes.
Uncover, sprinkle with cheese and bake an additional 5 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Comments



