How to Make Easy Chicken Tamale Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Easy Chicken Tamale Pie is a delicious and satisfying dish that combines the flavors of a classic tamale with the convenience of a pie. This comforting and hearty meal is perfect for a cozy family dinner or casual gathering with friends. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make, using simple ingredients that are likely already in your pantry.

This dish is a great way to enjoy the flavors of a traditional tamale without the hassle of assembling individual tamales. The pie is packed ...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9x13-inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Stir cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl; batter will be slightly lumpy. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake in the oven until cornbread topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    385 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 81mg
    • Sodium: 911mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 108mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 554mg