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Chicken Tamale Pie

This chicken tamale pie is a huge crowd pleaser and so easy to make! A corn cake bottom layer topped with shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cornbread Base

  • 0.33 cup fat free milk
  • 0.25 cup egg substitute
  • 1.5 tablespoon taco seasoning, divided
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 can (14.75 oz) cream-style corn
  • 1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix such as Jiffy
  • 1 can (4 oz) chopped green chiles, drained

Toppings

  • 1 can (10 oz) red enchilada sauce Recommend going with an authentic Mexican brand
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
  • 0.75 cup shredded white cheese I used Raclette – random, I know, but it’s what I had on hand, and it ended up being delicious!
  • cilantro for topping
  • crumbled Cotija cheese for topping

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Combine the first 7 ingredients (milk through green chiles), using just 0.5 tablespoon of the taco seasoning, in a large bowl, stirring just until moist. Pour mixture into a round pie plate (mine was glass) coated with cooking spray. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
  • While corn is baking, toss the chicken in the remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. When corn is done – it will be just barely set and golden brown – pierce entire surface liberally with a fork (it might stick a little bit to the fork). Pour enchilada sauce over top. Top with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces; top each serving with cilantro and Cotija cheese.

Notes

This recipe is a great make-ahead meal. It can be frozen and reheated, making it convenient for busy weeknights or for feeding guests.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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