CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

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Easy and great alternative to all the work of hand-wrapping chicken tamales, with no masa! Leftover cooked turkey works great too!

Provided by laidback

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

cooking spray
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 cup green enchilada sauce
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, divided
2 tablespoons salsa
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 (8 ounce) package cornbread mix
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup shredded pepperjack cheese
5 pitted green olives, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Mix chicken, green enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup yogurt, salsa, and coriander together in a bowl.
  • Combine cornbread mix, remaining 1/2 cup yogurt, and water in a bowl. Spread half of the cornbread mixture in the bottom of the dish. Spoon chicken mixture evenly on top. Sprinkle pepperjack cheese and green olives over chicken mixture. Spread remaining cornbread mixture on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 646.3 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

kalpana Dahit
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Ko Say
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Isela Lamas
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I always have on hand.


Bhutto Anooshah
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Dennis Clark
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This chicken tamale pie is so good, I could eat it every day!


Frankie Uzu
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe is definitely a keeper.


Laughative
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This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight meal.


asadyare hoosh
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I'm not a great cook, but I was able to make this recipe without any problems.


Mohammad Pervez
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual chicken dinner routine.


Chimeze Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of tamales, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The chicken tamale pie was very flavorful.


Batamulizah Faridah
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Susan Melancon
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Athar Bhatti
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The chicken tamale pie was really good!


Rahin Miya
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Desire Apah
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The chicken tamale pie was delicious! I especially loved the creamy cornbread crust.


Elena Virues
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour, and it turned out perfectly.


Hussein Ali
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This chicken tamale pie was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.