Description
Chicken Tamale Pie is a comforting dish that brings together tender, savory chicken and fluffy cornbread in one delicious package. With zesty spices and gooey cheese, this recipe transforms any meal into a joyous occasion. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (no added sugar/salt)
- 1 cup medium-ground cornmeal
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion, minced garlic, and bell pepper for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add chicken breasts and cook until no longer pink (10-12 minutes). Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, and salt; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, baking powder, and a pinch of salt; mix until just combined.
- Spread the chicken mixture in the baking dish; pour cornbread batter on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately one sixth of the pie (about 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 105mg