Easy Chicken Tamale Pie

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An easy and fairly quick chicken tamale pie. It should disappear faster than you can make it. Cut and serve topped with shredded Cheddar cheese and sour cream if desired.

Submitted by nevik66
Published on September 11, 2009
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 9x13-inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 (8.5 ounce) boxes cornbread mix (such as Jiffy®)

  • ⅔ cup milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

  • 1 cup chopped white onion

  • 2 pounds ground chicken

  • 1 cup chopped roasted poblano peppers

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 clove garlic, diced

  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

  • 2 cups canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 cup chopped black olives

  • ½ cup enchilada sauce

Directions

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

  2. Stir cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl; batter will be slightly lumpy. Set aside.

  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for about 1 minute. Add chicken, poblano peppers, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.

  4. Add diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, olives, and enchilada sauce; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch pan and spoon cornbread batter over the top.

  5. Bake in the oven until cornbread topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Cook's Note:

You can switch the chicken for ground beef, pork, or turkey.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385 Calories
11g Fat
46g Carbs
26g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 385
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 911mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 46g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7g 25%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 26g 51%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 108mg 8%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 554mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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