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Chicken Tamale Pie

Course: Chicken, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken tamale pie, easy dinner
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 492kcal
Author: Malinda Linnebur
This Chicken Tamale Pie is an easy and flavorful dish! A cornbread base topped with chicken, green chile, and cheese!
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Ingredients

CORNBREAD BASE:

  • 1 cup (175g) cornmeal
  • 1 cup (150g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 (14.25oz)(404g) can creamed corn
  • 1 cup (240g) sour cream
  • ½ cup (113g) butter, melted
  • 1 large egg

CHICKEN FILLING:

  • 3½ cups (475g) cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 (10oz)(283g) can green chile sauce or green enchilada sauce
  • 2 (4oz)(113g) cans chopped green chiles
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder and onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano and cumin
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup (115g) shredded cheddar

Instructions

CORNBREAD BASE:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish or 12" cast iron skillet; set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the creamed corn, sour cream, melted butter, and egg just until combined. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes or until edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

CHICKEN FILLING:

  • While the cornbread is baking make filling. In a medium bowl combine the chicken, enchilada sauce, green chiles, and spices.
  • Spoon on top of baked cornbread and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted. Top with desired toppings.

Notes

  1. Freezer Friendly: Cool completely and wrap well. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat as desired. I like to reheat in the oven. 
  2. Storage: Can store baked dish in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 
  3. Nutrition facts: Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the information shown is just an estimate. The nutrition is not calculated with toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 754mg | Potassium: 348mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 208mg | Iron: 5mg