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Chicken Tamale Pie

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This classic Chicken Tamale Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken with green chiles, corn, and a rich cream of chicken soup base. The savory filling is baked under a thick, golden layer of corn muffin mix that creates a perfect cornbread crust. It&# 226;€™s hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to assemble, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual potlucks. The combination of spicy chiles and melted cheese offers a satisfying depth of flavor, while the soft texture of the cornbread contrasts nicely with the chunky filling. Serve it warm with a side of fresh salsa or guacamole for an extra boost of freshness.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 424.5
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This classic Chicken Tamale Pie is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken with green chiles, corn, and a rich cream of chicken soup base. The savory filling is baked under a thick, golden layer of corn muffin mix that creates a perfect cornbread crust. It&# 226;€™s hearty, flavorful, and incredibly easy to assemble, making it ideal for busy weeknight dinners or casual potlucks. The combination of spicy chiles and melted cheese offers a satisfying depth of flavor, while the soft texture of the cornbread contrasts nicely with the chunky filling. Serve it warm with a side of fresh salsa or guacamole for an extra boost of freshness.
Ingredients
  • 8 1/2 ounce Corn muffin mix
  • 1 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack;
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 2-quart casserole dish.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, prepare the corn muffin mix according to the package directions, stirring in half of the shredded cheese.
  3. 3
    In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, chopped green chiles, corn, scallions, minced garlic, and chili powder.
  4. 4
    Stir the mixture continuously until it is heated through and well combined.
  5. 5
    Spoon the prepared corn muffin batter evenly into the bottom of the greased casserole dish.
  6. 6
    Carefully spoon the hot chicken and vegetable mixture over the batter, filling the dish to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
  7. 7
    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cornbread top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. 8
    Remove from the oven and immediately top with the remaining shredded cheese.
  9. 9
    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the pie to set slightly.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 424.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.8g36%
Saturated Fat 13.0g65%
Cholesterol 58.2mg20%
Sodium 404.5mg17%
Total Carbohydrate 41.2g14%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g21%
Sugars 7.1g
Protein 22.2g45%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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