Description
Experience the savory flavors of Chicken Tamale Pie, a comforting dish that combines traditional tamale ingredients into a hearty casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, cook the ground chicken until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, and cumin.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal with chicken broth until smooth.
- Layer the chicken mixture in a baking dish, then pour the cornmeal mixture on top.
- Sprinkle cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- For added spice, include jalapeños in the chicken mixture.
- Serve with sour cream and avocado for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Tamale Pie, Comfort Food, Casserole