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    Chicken Tamale Pie, Version 2

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    Now that we’ve gotten that outta the way, this updated Chicken Tamale Pie is really good. The original recipe is by far and away the most positively reviewed recipe on Pinch of Yum, and Version 2 is even better. It’s a mashup of my Chicken Tamale Pie Version 1 and the Carnitas Tamale Pie. The crust is made from scratch and it’s deliciously corn-cakey. And now you should make it for the rest of your life.

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    Chicken Tamale Pie, Version 2


    Description

    A second version of my favorite recipe ever – Chicken Tamale Pie! This one has a tamale crust made from scratch and uses Smart Balance eggs, milk, and oil.


    Ingredients


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    • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
    • ½ cup yellow cornmeal
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoon baking powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons Smart Balance cooking oil
    • ⅓ cup Smart Balance low fat milk
    • 1 Smart Balance Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large egg
    • 1½ tablespoon taco seasoning, divided
    • 114 ounce can cream-style corn
    • 14 ounce can chopped green chiles, drained
    • 110 ounce can red enchilada sauce
    • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
    • 1 cup shredded white cheese such as Jack or Pepperjack
    • cilantro and crumbled Cotija cheese for topping


    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 400°.
    2. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, salt, ½ tablespoons taco seasoning, and oil in a large bowl until soft and crumbly. Whisk in the milk, egg, green chiles, and cream-style corn. Pour mixture into a round 10-inch pie plate. Bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes.
    3. While corn is baking, toss the chicken in the remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. When corn is done, pierce entire surface with a fork. Pour enchilada sauce over top. Top with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts and sauce is bubbling. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 8 pieces; top each serving with cilantro and Cotija cheese.

    Notes

    Since it’s a tamale-like base, it won’t be completely set like a cornbread. It should stick to the fork a little bit when you poke holes in the crust.

    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 45 mins
    • Category: Dinner
    • Cuisine: Mexican

    Keywords: chicken tamale pie, tamale crust



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