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So-Good Tamale Pie

ChickenOvenMexican

Time: 1 hour

Yield: 8 servings

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The name really says it all because the truth is, So-Good Tamale Pie is... well, so good! What is there not to love about a spicy salsa, chicken, and bean combo all nestled under a warm, golden layer of sweet, homemade cornbread?! It really makes the tastebuds start to tingle with delight just thinking about it. Serve it with a dollop of cool sour cream and some fresh avocado slices for the ultimate flavor festivities. Every piece of this So-Good Tamale Pie is sure to make you holler, "This is soooo good!" So, get ready!

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Ingredients

  • For the chicken filling:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato salsa or enchilada sauce
  • 1 (15-ounce) can red or black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • For the cornbread topping:
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • avocado, optional, to taste, sliced, for serving
  • sour cream, optional, to taste, for serving

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large, oven-safe skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3 -Add the chicken and the salsa into the skillet with the onion, stirring to combine.

Step 4 -Stir the beans and the taco seasoning into the chicken mixture and transfer the skillet from the heat.

Step 5 -In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, the sugar, and the butter together.

Step 6 -In another bowl, sift the flour, the cornmeal, the salt, and the baking powder together.

Step 7 -Alternately stir 1/2 of the milk and 1/2 of the flour mixture into the egg mixture until fully incorporated.

Step 8 -Fold the corn, the cheese, and the cilantro into the cornbread batter mixture.

Step 9 -Spoon the cornbread batter over the chicken mixture.

Step 10 -Bake the chicken mixture until the top of the cornbread is lightly golden-brown, about 25-35 minutes.

Step 11 -Slice and serve the tamale pie with the avocado slices and the sour cream.

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