Easy Chicken Tamale Pie

Name: Easy Chicken Tamale Pie
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h 30 min
Total time: 7 h 50 min
Yield: 8 servings.
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) corn bread/muffin mix; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro

All you need are some simple ingredients from the pantry to put this slow cooker meal together. I love that I can go fishing while it cooks. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas

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) corn bread/muffin mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional toppings: sour cream, salsa and minced fresh cilantro

Directions

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

Originally published as SLOW COOKER TAMALE PIE in Taste of Home February/March 2014

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tommypoo

Feb 9, 2017

I used ground venison instead. This is a wonderful healthy recipe!
cLeighw

Jan 21, 2017

Don't know what I did wrong, but I followed the recipe exctly! Mine turned out pretty bland. Won't be trying trying this again.
danab1925

Nov 15, 2015

Fabulous every time we have this for dinner. I have used both the crockpot and the oven with a 9x13 pan--never disappointed! My husband says that we can have this dish every week...it's that tasty!
hbwt40

Apr 22, 2015

This is oh so yummy! Great slow cooker recipe!!!!!
sbuffman

Mar 10, 2015

So good!
Angel182009

Nov 8, 2014

My family really liked this. I loved that you use the slow cooker for it. Saves time and makes it easier to get dinner on the table.
coralbay

Nov 5, 2014

Made this recipe last night while camping-INCREDIBLE!
jaime1103

Aug 20, 2014

My whole family loved it and it was easy.
rinshin

Jun 22, 2014

This was certainly quick and easy recipe for lazy days of summer or any other times. Very good recipe, but I did have to up the spices a little more after tasting the dish throughout it's cooking time. Thanks for sharing.
tifball

Jun 12, 2014

Delicious! However I did not use a slow cooker. I just baked in oven on 375 until the cornbread was done.