Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

Tamale pie is a popular comfort food in the United States, combining the flavors of traditional tamales with the ease of a casserole.

This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Cheesy Cornbread Chicken Tamale Pie Casserole

Cooking Method: Baking, Sautéing Cuisine: American, Mexican Courses: Casserole, Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2700

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 16 ounce Chicken Breast
• 1 cup Cornbread Mix
• 1 cup Canned Corn
• 1 cup Black Beans
• 1 cup Salsa
• 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 2 unit Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Pepper
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Cumin
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Chili Powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Garlic Powder

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large skillet, sauté the chicken breast until cooked through. Remove from heat and shred the chicken.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cornbread mix, eggs, milk, vegetable oil, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
4. In a greased casserole dish, spread half of the cornbread mixture on the bottom.
5. Layer the shredded chicken, canned corn, black beans, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the cornbread mixture.
6. Pour the remaining cornbread mixture over the top.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
8. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 25g50%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.