Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Chicken Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups diced cooked chicken (about 12 ounces); 1 1/2 cups prepared salsa; One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced; 3/4 cup cornmeal; 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Sour cream, for serving

Servings: persons

3 cups diced cooked chicken (about 12 ounces)
1 1/2 cups prepared salsa
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 scallions (white and green parts), sliced
3/4 cup cornmeal
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sour cream, for serving

1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
2
Heat the chicken, salsa, beans, 1/2 cup of the broth and the chili powder in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring, until simmering.
3
Stir in the scallions and remove from the heat.
4
Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup broth and 1 cup water in a medium pan.
5
Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, until very thick, 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and butter.
7
Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
8
Spread the cornmeal mixture over the filling and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes.
9
Let stand for 15 minutes.
10
Serve with sour cream.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups diced cooked chicken (about 12 ounces), 1 1/2 cups prepared salsa, One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tamale Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Chicken Tamale Pie

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