Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, boneless and skinless; 2 Tbsp. salad oil; 2 c. finely chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes; 1/2 c. condensed chicken broth; salt; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. oregano; 1 (12 oz.) can corn with peppers, drained; 1 c. pitted ripe olives; 2 c. yellow cornmeal; 1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
2 Tbsp. salad oil
2 c. finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1/2 c. condensed chicken broth
salt
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. oregano
1 (12 oz.) can corn with peppers, drained
1 c. pitted ripe olives
2 c. yellow cornmeal
1/2 c. Cheddar cheese, grated

1
Saute onion and garlic in hot oil in Dutch oven until tender. Add chicken, tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth and 1 teaspoon salt.
2
Bring to boiling, stirring occasionally.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
4
Remove chicken and let cool.
5
Add chili powder and oregano to tomato mixture.
6
Boil, uncovered, until reduced to 3 cups.
7
Tear chicken into large pieces.
8
Add chicken, corn and olives; set aside.
9
Combine cornmeal with 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt.
10
Bring to boil, stirring constantly.
11
Boil until thickened.
12
Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes.

877

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 lb. chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, 2 Tbsp. salad oil, 2 c. finely chopped onions, 1 clove garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, 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.

Tamale Pie

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