Recently, while on Facebook, I saw a Delish video for Chicken Tamale Pie, and from that very moment, all I could think about was this dish.
If you love Mexican-style flavors, you will fall head over heels for this recipe just like I did!
I thought Chicken Tamale Pie would be a complex dish to make, but it was one of the easiest Mexican dishes I have ever created. For another great tamale creation, check out my Copycat Cheesecake Sweet Tamale Corn Cakes recipe.
How to Make Chicken Tamale Pie
Start by mixing the cornbread ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. For this recipe, you will need corn muffin mix, sour cream, egg, corn, and melted butter. Whisk until evenly combined.
Once you get it all combined well, spray your cast iron skillet (it is the best way to make cornbread crust) with cooking spray and then pour the mixture in and spread it out evenly in the skillet.
Bake this for about 15 minutes or until golden brown. Once it cools, take a wooden spoon and, using the end, poke holes in the cornbread like you would if you were going to make a poke cake.
Pour ¼ cup of enchilada sauce over the top of the cornbread bottom.
Meanwhile, in another large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil. Add green onions and cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
Add taco seasoning and season with salt. Add the chicken and ½ cup of enchilada sauce and stir until combined.
Take this chicken mixture, put it on top of the cornbread, and then top that with shredded cheese. I like to use straight cheddar because it has that tangy bite that adds extra flavor to the dish.
Top this Chicken Tamale Pie with sour cream, cilantro, pico de gallo, salsa, or black olives. The possibilities are endless! If you love tamales, be sure to check out my recipe for Authentic Nacatamales -- a true Nicaraguan feast.
This dish has been a real favorite around here lately, and I cannot wait to make it again.
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Chicken Tamale Pie
This chicken tamale pie tastes like a tamale without all the extra fuss. Simple and easy to make.
Ingredients
- 1 box JIFFY corn muffin mix
- ½ c. sour cream
- 1 large egg
- ½ c. corn kernels, canned, fresh, or frozen
- 2 tbsp. melted butter
- Cooking spray, for skillet
- 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet of Taco Seasoning
- 2 c. Shredded chicken
- ¾ c. enchilada sauce, divided
- 1 c. shredded Cheddar
- 1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º. In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, sour cream, egg, corn, and melted butter. Whisk until evenly combined.
- Spray a large oven-safe skillet with cooking spray. Pour into a cast iron skillet and bake until golden, 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Meanwhile, in another skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add green onions and cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
- Add taco seasoning . Add chicken and ½ cup enchilada sauce and stir until combined.
- Poke holes all over cornbread with the bottom of a wooden spoon. Pour remaining ¼ cup enchilada sauce over poke holes and top with chicken mixture.
- Top with cheddar and Monterey jack and bake 20 minutes more.
- Garnish with your favorite Mexican Spices
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 317Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 752mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 6gProtein: 18g
OMG, that's the most amazing thing I've seen in a while! It look so good, and the kicker for me is how easy it is to make.
I can't wait to make this for the family. We all lover hearty, southwestern dishes like this, and it's so easy, I actually WANT to make it.
This is my kind of meal and I know the kids would like it as well. I'm fixing to print it out so I can take it shopping for ingredients. Thank you, I can't wait to make this.
Looks really quite simple. I love that you made it in the cast iron too!
I have never tried Chicken Tamale Pie before. I am sure it would be a big hit with my family. I will have to give this delicious looking recipe a try.
I've never seen this dish before... it sounds incredible though! I'll bookmark this post and be sure to follow your directions (I want to try this!) thanks!
Ouuuu yes! This definitely looks like the perfect weeknight dinner. I'm always stuck on ideas for what to eat in the evening... thanks for the recipe!
I've never had anything like this. It it looks delicious, my family would really enjoy this.
This will be a hit in my house for sure. It looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the kids in the kitchen to help.
Now this looks like a recipe I would eat up! It looks delicious!!
With 3 growing boys I am always looking for new inexpensive meals ideas. This looks so delicious and great way to use leftover meats.
This sounds like a great meal to try out. That corn muffin addition sounds yummy!
Yum, this recipe looks amazing. We are getting tired of eating the same old things for dinner and this would be a perfect addition. Thank you for sharing.
I'm not normally a fan of tamales. But your chicken tamale pie looks too delicious not to try.
This looks really good. I'll have to try it for dinner sometime. I love tamales, so this must taste great.
I love making their recipes my own. They definitely spark inspiration. This looks delish! 😉
Wow this looks delicious, I can't wait to try it this weekend with the kiddos.
Oh my goodness that is really looks delicious, will try it this weekend.
What a delicious recipe, I really wanted to grab this from my screen. I will save this fantatsic recipe.
This recipe looks out of this world! I can't wait to try it for my husband, thank you for sharing! 🙂
wow. this looks delicious. never had it before but would love to try
This looks super delicious. I would like to try making it so thank you for the recipe.
Jen, this looks and sounds absolutely amazing. I think my family would love it! Printing the recipe now. Thank you!!
Can I still make this if I do not have a cast iron skittet?