Tamale Pie Recipe

Name: Tamale Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 12 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up; 2 tablespoons salad oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 (1 lb) can stewed tomatoes; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; ½ cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted; salt; 1 12-2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 (12 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, undrained; 1 cup pitted ripe olives; 2 cups yellow cornmeal; ½ cup grated cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 12 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up
2 tablespoons salad oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (1 lb) can stewed tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
½ cup condensed chicken broth, undiluted
salt
1 12-2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (12 ounce) can corn mixed with chopped peppers, undrained
1 cup pitted ripe olives
2 cups yellow cornmeal
½ cup grated cheddar cheese

1
Wash chicken and pat dry.
2
In hot oil saute onion and garlic till tender.
3
Add chicken, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, chicken broth and 1 tsp salt.
4
Bring to boil, stirring occasionally; reduce heat and simmer with cover for 30 minutes or until tender.
5
Remove from heat, let stand until chicken is cool enought to remove meat from bones, keeping meat in large pieces.
6
Add chili powder and oregano to tomato liquid.
7
Boil, uncovered until reduced to about 3 cups.
8
Stir in chicken, corn and olives, set aside.
9
In saucepan, combine cornmeal with 4 cups water and 1 tsp salt.
10
Bring to boil, stirring constantly until thick, then let stand for about 5 minutes.
11
Preheat oven to 375.
12
Line bottom of 3-qt baking dish with about half of the cornmeal mush.
13
Spoon chicken mixture over cornmeal.
14
Spoon remainder of cornmeal around edges.
15
Sprinkle with cheese.
16
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes until bubbly in center.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 3 12 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up, 2 tablespoons salad oil or 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Tamale Pie

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Variations & substitutions

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