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Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe

This easy chicken tamale pie is a delicious and comforting dish that combines seasoned chicken with a flavorful cornbread topping. It's a perfect weeknight meal that can be prepared quickly and is sure to please the whole family.
The recipe is simple and requires minimal ingredients, making it an ideal choice for busy cooks. You can customize it by adding your favorite toppings like cheese, sour cream, or avocado.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main (Entrée)
Cuisine: American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 can (15 oz) 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend, optional)
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Prepare the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Assemble the Pie: Spread the chicken mixture evenly in a greased 9-inch pie dish.
  4. Make the Cornbread Topping: In another bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, milk, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Pour the cornbread batter over the chicken mixture in the pie dish.
  6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Serve: Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing.
  8. Top with shredded cheese and cilantro if desired.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

This tamale pie features a savory chicken filling made with spices and topped with a cornbread batter. The dish takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.