Tamale Chicken Pot Pies Food

TAMALE CHICKEN POT PIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 6 8-ounce ramekins with cooking spray and place on a large rimmed baking sheet.
• Spray a large skillet with cooking oil and set it over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, crumbling it as it browns, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add the olive oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Return the chicken to the pan and add the cumin, chili powder, and salt, stirring to coat the chicken and vegetables in the spices. Add the tomato sauce, green chiles, and corn, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes. Divide chicken mixture evenly among the ramekins.
• In a small saucepan, combine the cornmeal with the chicken broth and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, then reduce the heat and simmer, still stirring constantly, until thickened, 6 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheese. Divide the cornmeal mixture evenly among the ramekins, smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon. Bake until the cornmeal crust is light golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes. Top each ramekin with sour cream and chopped fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve!

CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat the chicken, salsa, beans, 1/2 cup of the broth and the chili powder in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat, stirring, until simmering. Stir in the scallions and remove from the heat.
• Meanwhile, combine the cornmeal with the remaining 1 cup broth and 1 cup water in a medium pan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring, until very thick, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and butter. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Spread the cornmeal mixture over the filling and bake until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with sour cream.

CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 400 F. Add olive oil and diced onion to a large skillet or cast iron pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, for a few minutes until onions are translucent.
• Stir in shredded chicken along with favorite salsa or enchilada sauce.
• Stir in red or black beans and taco seasoning. Remove from heat.
• In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and softened butter.
• In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
• Alternately stir half of the milk and half of the dry mixture into egg mixture until fully incorporated.
• Fold in corn, cheese, and chopped cilantro.
• Spoon batter over chicken mixture in skillet and bake for 25 to 35 minutes or until the top of the cornbread is lightly golden brown.
• Serve with sour cream and sliced avocados, if desired.

EASY CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook chicken over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking it 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 until heated through, 6-8 hours., 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., Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, 5 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings.

TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Make the filling: Roast the poblanos directly over the flame of a gas burner or under the broiler, turning with tongs, until charred all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, cover with a plate and set aside until cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Scrape off the charred skin with a paring knife, then chop, discarding the stems and seeds; set aside.
• Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, chorizo and 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes; transfer to a bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in the pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, chipotle powder, cinnamon and cloves and cook, stirring, until the spices are toasted, 1 minute. Return the meat to the pot and add the tomatoes, corn, Worcestershire sauce and the roasted poblanos. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes; season with kosher salt and stir in the cilantro. Pour the mixture into a 3-quart baking dish.
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Make the topping: Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt in a bowl. Whisk the melted butter, buttermilk and eggs in another bowl. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until incorporated; stir in the cheese.
• Dollop the cornbread mixture over the filling and smooth into an even layer with the back of a spoon. Bake until the filling is bubbling and the topping is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

TAMALE PIE WITH CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken, chili powder, 2 tablespoons oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano in a bowl. Let marinate 8 hours to overnight.
• Pour chicken with marinade into a pot; add water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes, stirring as needed. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 1 hour.
• Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred using 2 forks; set aside and keep warm.
• Add tomatoes, beans, poblano peppers, jalapeno peppers, onion, and bell pepper to the pot. Cook veggie mixture over medium-high heat until slightly softened and onion is translucent, 10 to 15 minutes. Adjust liquid by either adding while cooking covered, or condensing water by cooking uncovered; final product should be the consistency of a thick stew. Combine vegetable mixture with shredded chicken and set filling aside.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Mix masa flour, chili powder, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper for crust together in a bowl. Mix in butter and lime juice. Add hot water and mix until dough reaches the consistency of a thick cookie dough; mix or knead thoroughly.
• Place about 1/2 of the crust mixture into the prepared pan to form a 1/2- to 3/4-inch layer covering the bottom and 3/4 up the sides. Spread filling into crust.
• Flatten handfuls of remaining crust mixture to about 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness. Lay on top of pie; continue until top is mostly covered. Spread enchilada sauce over crust. Cover with Mexican cheese. Scatter olives on top.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden and bubbly, about 45 minutes. Serve with a little enchilada sauce and a dollop of sour cream on top of each serving.

CHICKEN TAMALE PIE IN A SKILLET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
• In a small bowl mix 2 tablespoons chili powder, oregano, cumin and salt. In a 12-inch skillet with an oven-proof handle, heat oil to medium heat. Add onions, garlic, frozen peppers and spice mixture. Cook 5-6 minutes or until onion softens, stirring frequently.
• Stir in tomatoes, olives, beans, corn and chicken. Reduce heat to low while preparing topping.
• Set aside 1/2 cup cheese. In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, chiles, egg, milk, 1/2 cup cheese and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Spoon topping evenly over tomato-chicken mixture, leaving a small border around the edge of the skillet. Sprinkle remaining 1/2 cup cheese on top.
• Bake 16-18 minutes or until topping is set and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place chicken breasts in baking pans and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake chicken in the preheated oven until tender and cooked through, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool until easily handled. Remove skin and discard. Bone chicken and chop into 1/2-inch pieces.
• Combine bones with drippings from baking pans in a large pot; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour. Strain broth and discard bones.
• Place tomatoes, onion, tomatillos, garlic, and red chile pods in a blender or food processor; puree until chile pods are reduced to small flecks. Pour into a pot.
• Mix 1 cup chicken broth, salt, cumin, and oregano into pureed mixture in the pot. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, about 5 minutes. Stir in chicken. Remove from heat.
• Microwave 1 cup chicken broth and lard together in a microwave-safe bowl until lard is just melted, about 2 minutes. Mix in masa harina with your hands to make a smooth paste.
• Press paste evenly into the bottom of a 10x13-inch baking pan. Spread chicken mixture on top. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is heated through, about 40 minutes. Sprinkle shredded Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese blend on top. Continue baking until cheese is melted and starting to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes. Let stand before serving, about 5 minutes.

EASY CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Stir cornbread mix, milk, and eggs together in a bowl; batter will be slightly lumpy. Set aside.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute for about 1 minute. Add chicken, poblano peppers, chili powder, cumin, and garlic. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add diced tomatoes, corn, pinto beans, olives, and enchilada sauce; cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch pan and spoon cornbread batter over the top.
• Bake in the oven until cornbread topping is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

CHICKEN TAMALE PIE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°.
• Combine the first 7 ingredients (milk through green chiles), using just ½ tablespoon of the taco seasoning, in a large bowl, stirring just until moist. Pour mixture into a round pie plate (mine was glass) coated with cooking spray.
• Bake at 400° for 20-30 minutes. While corn is baking, toss the chicken in the remaining 1 tablespoon taco seasoning. When corn is done - it will be just barely set and golden brown - pierce entire surface liberally with a fork (it might stick a little bit to the fork). Pour enchilada sauce over top. Top with chicken; sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 400° for 15 minutes or until cheese melts. Remove from oven; let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 4 pieces.