Easy Chicken Tamale Pie

Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 7 hours

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Jul. 20, 2023
All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow-cooker meal together. I love the fact that I can go fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (11 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 package (8-1/2 ounces) cornbread/muffin mix
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Optional toppings: Sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it into crumbles. Stir in seasonings.
  2. Transfer to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Stir in beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, green onions and cilantro. Cook, covered, on low until heated through, 6-8 hours.
  3. In a small bowl, combine muffin mix and eggs; spoon over chicken mixture. Cook, covered, on low until a toothpick inserted in cornbread layer comes out clean, 1-1-1/2 hours longer.
  4. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 359 calories, 14g fat (5g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 1021mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.