TAMALE PIE WITH CHICKEN

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This tamale pie with chicken is a bit of a process, but well worth the rich flavor it produces. My family loved this recipe. In the tradition of Paula Dean with all the butter I could pack in, this recipe is not for those times when you are watching your figure, but when you are looking for something good for your soul.

Provided by Greysun

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 10h50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 31

3 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thick strips
½ cup chili powder
(12 ounce) bottle olive oil
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups water
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 poblano peppers, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
4 cups masa flour
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon lime juice
3 cups hot water, or as needed
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, chili powder, 2 tablespoons oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano in a bowl. Let marinate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Pour chicken with marinade into a pot; add water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 1 hour.
  • Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred using 2 forks; set aside and keep warm.
  • Add tomatoes, beans, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, onion, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook veggie mixture over medium-high heat until slightly softened and onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust liquid by either adding while cooking covered, or condensing water by cooking uncovered; final product should be the consistency of a thick stew. Combine vegetable mixture with shredded chicken and set filling aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix masa flour, chili powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper for crust together in a bowl. Mix in butter and lime juice. Add hot water and mix until dough reaches the consistency of a thick cookie dough; mix or knead thoroughly.
  • Place about 1/2 of the crust mixture into the prepared pan to form a 1/2- to 3/4-inch layer covering the bottom and 3/4 up the sides. Spread filling into crust.
  • Flatten handfuls of remaining crust mixture to about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Lay on top of pie; continue until top is mostly covered. Spread enchilada sauce over crust. Cover with Mexican cheese. Scatter olives on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Serve with a little enchilada sauce and a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.4 g, Cholesterol 111.2 mg, Fat 36.6 g, Fiber 12.2 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 20.8 g, Sodium 1490 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

UltraAnime Boy1
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I'm definitely going to be making this tamale pie again. It's a new family favorite.


Thuso Shiba
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This tamale pie is a great comfort food. It's perfect for a cold night.


Sam Hagberg
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I made this tamale pie for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Safi Baloch
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This tamale pie was a great way to use up leftover chicken. It was easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Sk Tarikvai
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I'm not a fan of tamales, but I really enjoyed this tamale pie. The flavors were great and the cornmeal crust was perfect.


MD ARIF HOSSAIN
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The tamale pie was a lot of work to make, but it was worth it. It was delicious!


Jasmine Slaymaker
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I found the tamale pie to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Iker Salcedo
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The tamale pie was a little dry for my taste, but the flavors were good.


Hamad Abbasi
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This tamale pie was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making this again.


The Home Makers Magazine
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I loved the combination of flavors in this tamale pie. The chicken was well-seasoned and the cornmeal crust was perfect.


Fionn Oconnell
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The tamale pie was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the cornmeal crust was crispy and flavorful.


Olivia chiamaka Eke
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This was my first time making tamale pie and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was easy to follow. The pie was a big hit with my friends.


Dil Sher
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I've made this tamale pie recipe several times and it always turns out perfect. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the cornmeal crust is crispy and delicious.


Harold Muller
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This tamale pie with chicken was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.