Tamale Pie with Chicken

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': '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.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Transfer chicken to a large bowl and shred using 2 forks; set aside and keep warm.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': '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.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': '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.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': '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.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': '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.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': '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.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)