Grease a 10-inch round round baking dish (or a 9×9-inch square baking dish), then pour chicken into pan. And serve it with some salsa, sour cream, and refried beans.Ģ-3 cups salsa chicken (chicken cooked in the slow cooker with salsa)ġ cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese (divided) Regardless, test the cornbread to make sure it’s baked through before you take it out of the oven-I have had issues with it looking done when it’s still liquid underneath. You can doctor yours how you’d like, or leave it plain. Similarly, I always stir some cheese and green chiles into the cornbread mixture. ![]() Just don’t use totally plain chicken, because that would be too boring and dry. But if you don’t have the time or inclination to do that, you could use plain cooked chicken and stir in some salsa. I like to make a big batch of salsa chicken in the crockpot the day before, then use some of that for then chicken tamale pie. This chicken tamale pie (or other-filling-tamale pie) should work regardless. Want to make your own cornbread from scratch or use a different brand of mix? No worries. Want to use carnitas or carne aside instead? That works. And the idea and recipe are very adaptable. I often make it in a 10-inch round baking dish, which is about 4 servings, but you can double or triple it to serve a crowd (as pictured). But the the flavors are similar, and I think you’ll love it! It’s not the same as actual tamales, of course. This chicken tamale pie is super duper easy, low-maintenance, and delicious. I started looking for a recipe for it shortly afterward… but I never really found one that looked right. There is no end of variations on this recipe, I’m sure–I think beans would be a wonderful addition or even replacement for the meat.Several years ago, I had something called “tamale pie” at brunch in Dallas. This really bulked up the filling layer and it was no less tasty. I made this again today, but this time added a cup each of quartered and sliced zucchini and yellow summer squash, along with a cup of diced onion. Nutrition Facts (prepared with lean ground beef & skim milk)īased on a 2,000 calorie diet, one serving provides Serve with a salad and you are good to go!!! *Heads up to Moms: this dish is very kid friendly! Bake at 425 until cornbread is brown on top, about 15 minutes. Mix Jiffy mix with the egg & milk & spread over the nacho cheese soup. Pour into 13×9 baking dish that has been coated with cooking spray & spread nacho soup over the beef. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade)īrown meat & drain off any fat. Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, and can of corn. lean ground beef (I used bison, so mine was lower in cals than what is stated below)ġ pkg. That’s right, people! You can have a big slice of beefy, cheesy, cornbread topped pie without feeling guilty!!! Now how’s that for a winner? Tamale Pieġ lb. ![]() Honestly, I don’t know if the best thing about it is how easy it is to make, how tasty it is, or that it’s Weight Watchers friendly. I’m almost embarrassed to say it’s the best thing I’ve eaten in a few weeks b/c it’s so simple to prepare & doesn’t that sort of mean I’m a bad cook if I can’ t make something from scratch that tastes better? Oh well, I don’t care! ![]() It will definitely be a recurring meal at our dinner table. I bought a few more cans and made nacho appetizers (which we turned into a meal)….Īnd then whipped up some nacho tacos (just replace the cheese with the heated soup)Īs for the tamale pie, it was very good (everything was good, but this blog is about the pie so I’m concentrating on that). You know that slightly spicy cheese & tomato dip (I think it’s made with Velveeta & Rotel) that people bring in crockpots to potlucks & serve with tortilla chips? Well, that is what the soup reminds me of! And at 120 calories/half cup–I can guarantee you it’s a calorie bargain compared to the Velveeta dip (you’d get less than half as much Velveeta dip for that many calories). As soon as I tasted it, I knew I had to try it in other things to have some fun with it. ![]() Did you know that Campbell’s has a “Fiesta Nacho Condensed Soup?” I didn’t, until I made my friend, Katy’s, mother’s tamale pie, which calls for it.
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