Chicken Tamale Pie My Southwestern Comfort Food Secret

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (11 ounce) can corn, drained
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup milk
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for topping)