Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained; 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce; 2 green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; Optional toppings: Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chicken
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
2 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro

1
In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Stir in seasonings.
2
Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, green onions and cilantro. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 6-8 hours.
3
In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over chicken mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a toothpick inserted in cornbread layer comes out clean, 1-1-1/2 hours longer.
4
Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chicken, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

Easy Chicken Tamale Pie

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