Chicken Tamale Pie

Chicken Tamale Pie
  BY LINDSAY FUNSTON
Found http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50031/chicken-tamale-pie-recipe/


A layer of cornbread topped with cheesy shredded chicken = DINNER GOALS.

TOTAL TIME: 0:50
PREP: 0:20
LEVEL: EASY
SERVES: 4

INGREDIENTS

1 box JIFFY corn muffin mix
1/2 c. sour cream
1 large egg
1/2 c. corn kernels (canned, fresh, or frozen)
2 tbsp. melted butter
Cooking spray, for skillet
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
kosher salt
2 c. Shredded chicken
3/4 c. enchilada sauce, divided
1 c. shredded Cheddar
1 c. Shredded Monterey Jack
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400º. Prepare cornbread base: In a medium bowl, combine corn muffin mix, sour cream, egg, corn, and melted butter. Whisk until evenly combined. Spray a large oven-safe skillet with cooking spray. Pour into a large cast-iron skillet and bake until golden, 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook 1 minute more. Add taco seasoning and season with salt. Add chicken and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce and stir until combined.

Poke holes all over cornbread with the bottom of a wooden spoon. Pour remaining 1/4 cup enchilada sauce over poke holes and top with chicken mixture

Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack and bake 20 minutes more.