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!

Submitted by laidback
Updated on January 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray a 9-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. Mix chicken, green enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup yogurt, salsa, and coriander together in a bowl.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

325 Calories
12g Fat
32g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 4g 22%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 646mg 28%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g 44%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 168mg 13%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 374mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.