Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe
Savor the flavors of a classic tamale with this easy Chicken Tamale Pie! Juicy, seasoned chicken is layered under a fluffy cornbread topping, creating a comforting dish that's full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this pie is sure to be a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz box of jiffy corn muffin mix
- ½ cup of sour cream
- 1 egg
- ½ cup corn kernels frozen or canned
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 large onion diced frozen or raw
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded chicken cooked
- ¾ cup enchilada sauce divided
- 2 cups of shredded Colby jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and spray a 9 inch pie dish with non stick cooking spray. In a medium sized bowl add the corn muffin mix, sour cream, egg, corn and the melted butter and stir until everything is mixed together. Pour into the prepared dish and bake for 15 minutes or until golden.
- 2. In a medium sized bowl add the onion, garlic, taco seasoning, chicken and ½ cup of enchilada sauce and stir until mixed together, set aside. Once you take the dish out the oven, using the end of a small round wooden spoon poke holes all over the cornbread.
- 3. Pour the remaining ¼ cup of enchilada sauce all over and spread to make sure it gets in the holes. Add the chicken mixture all over top and spread around as well. Top with the cheese and bake again for 20 minutes.
- 4. Once done slice and serve! Top with extra sour cream and parsley!
Notes
Use Rotisserie Chicken: Save time by using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken. It adds flavor and cuts down on prep time.
Resting Time: Allow the tamale pie to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. This helps the flavors meld together and makes it easier to slice and serve.
Enchilada Sauce: Use a good-quality enchilada sauce for layers of flavor. You can use store-bought or homemade sauce according to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 687kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 38gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 1273mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17g
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