CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

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If you are always looking for a good, easy recipe to serve for dinner. This is a good one to put before the kids. They snap it right up and ask for more. So many ways to garnish this one, sour cream, guacamole, salsa and of course curly lettuce of any variety.

Provided by Cherie Szilvagyi

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 17

CHICKEN FILLING
4 Tbsp butter or olive oil
2 medium green peppers diced
1 large onion diced
2 clove garlic minced
2 c finely diced chicken about 3 breasts
2 c tomato sauce
1 can(s) whole kernel corn 12 oz
1/2 can(s) sliced black olives
2 tsp chili powder or more to taste
1 tsp sugar
salt and pepper to taste
CORNBREAD TOPPER
3/4 c cornmeal
1/2 tsp salt
2 c water
2 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. In a skillet heat the two tablespoons of butter. Add green pepper, onion and garlic. Saute about 5 minutes, until vegetables are about tender. Swtir in the chicken and saute about a minute. Add tomato sauce, corn, olives, chili powder, sugar, salt and pepper. Heat through, but do not bring to a simmer.
  • 2. Pour the chicken-vegetable mixture into a greased shallow 2 quart baking dish. Set aside.
  • 3. In a saucepan, stir the cornmeal and salt into the water. Stirring constantly bring to a simmer and cook until thick. Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter.
  • 4. Spoon cornmeal as evenly as possible over the hot chicken mixture. Bake in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 40 minutes. Makes 6 servings.

faithmarie toles
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a budget-friendly meal.


Rod Gant
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. This chicken tamale pie definitely fits the bill. It's unique and flavorful.


Md rashel talukder
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This was my first time making tamale pie and it was a success! The instructions were easy to follow and the pie turned out delicious.


Maria Daniels
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!


Akwasi Amankwah
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I'm not a fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili peppers. It was still delicious!


OMAR HANI
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Ali official
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I made this recipe for my Mexican-American husband and he loved it! He said it reminded him of his grandmother's cooking.


zar wali
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I'm not a huge fan of tamales, but I really enjoyed this pie. The cornbread crust was a nice touch.


Ejikeme Favour
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This dish was a hit at my potluck. Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.


LM10 AVI
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My family loved this chicken tamale pie! It was easy to make and had a great flavor. I especially liked the cornbread crust.