Easy Chicken Tamale Pie

Easy Chicken Tamale Pie
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    55 mins
  • SERVING
    12 People
  • VIEWS
    10

This delightful Chicken Tamale Pie is a Southwestern-inspired comfort food that's both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. A savory chicken filling, brimming with vibrant flavors and textures, is topped with a golden, slightly sweet cornbread crust. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that brings warmth and a touch of spice to any table.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    46 g
  • Cholesterol
    81 mg
  • Fiber
    7 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    3 g
  • Sodium
    911 mg
  • Sugar
    4 g
  • Fat
    11 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

02

Step

In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, milk, and eggs. Stir until just combined; a few lumps are perfectly fine. Set aside. (Prep time: ~5 minutes)

03

Step

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the ground chicken, roasted poblano peppers, chili powder, cumin, and diced garlic. Cook, breaking up the chicken with a spoon, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. (Cook time: ~7 minutes)

04

Step

Stir in the diced tomatoes, drained corn, pinto beans, black olives, and enchilada sauce. Heat through, allowing the flavors to meld together. (Cook time: ~5 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the chicken mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish. Evenly spoon the cornbread batter over the top of the chicken mixture.

06

Step

Bake in the preheated oven until the cornbread topping is golden brown and cooked through, approximately 25 minutes. Let cool slightly before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a can of green chilies to the chicken mixture.
To prevent the cornbread from becoming too brown, tent the dish with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
Serve with shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, a dollop of guacamole, or a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for added flair.
If you don't have roasted poblano peppers on hand, you can substitute with canned diced green chilies or another mild pepper.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 3 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Vanessa Spinkaaufderhar

    I used ground turkey instead of chicken and it was still amazing.

  • Bart Raynor

    I added a can of green chilies for extra flavor. Delicious!

  • Hillard Crooks

    The cornbread topping was a little dry for me. Next time, I'll add a little more milk to the batter.

  • Fabiola Stoltenberg

    I made this for a potluck and it was a huge hit!

  • Natalie Sanford

    This recipe is a lifesaver! So easy and the whole family loves it!

  • Angeline Roberts

    This is a great recipe for using up leftover roasted vegetables.

  • Mervin Becker

    So yummy! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly.

  • Rosina Jakubowski

    My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this! Thank you for sharing!

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