Polenta Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Polenta Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Cooked And Shredded Chicken Breasts; 3/4 Tablespoons Chili Powder; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin; 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Red Enchilada Sauce; 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Refried Pinto Beans; 3/4 cups Chicken Stock; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 pound Roll Of Prepared Polenta, Sliced Into Thin Rounds; 1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; 1 bunch Cilantro, Roughly Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Cooked And Shredded Chicken Breasts
3/4 Tablespoons Chili Powder
1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1 can (14 Oz. Can) Red Enchilada Sauce
1 can (14 Oz. Can) Refried Pinto Beans
3/4 cups Chicken Stock
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 pound Roll Of Prepared Polenta, Sliced Into Thin Rounds
1 cup Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 bunch Cilantro, Roughly Chopped

1
Preheat oven to 350 F.
2
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, chili powder, cumin, enchilada sauce, beans and stock.
3
Stir together and simmer until the mixture thickens, about 10 minutes.
4
Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper as necessary.
5
Spray a 9 or 10-inch pie pan with cooking spray.
6
Lay half of the sliced polenta in the dish.
7
Top with the chicken and bean mixture.
8
Top with 1/2 of the cheese, then the remaining polenta.
9
Add remaining 1/2 of the cheese over the top.
10
Bake for 30-35 minutes, until sauce is bubbling and cheese is beginning to brown.
11
Remove pan from oven.
12
Sprinkle cilantro on top.
13
Allow pie to cool for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
14
Enjoy!

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Cooked And Shredded Chicken Breasts, 3/4 Tablespoons Chili Powder, 1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin, 1 can (14 Oz. Can) Red Enchilada Sauce, and more.

Yes, Polenta 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.

Polenta Tamale Pie

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