Easy Chicken Tamale Pie Recipe TexMex Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup or 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon or 5g)
• 2 cups (approx. 300g) cooked, shredded chicken
• 1 can (15 oz/425g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (14.5 oz/411g) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 cup (150g) frozen corn kernels
• 1 packet taco seasoning (approx. 2 tablespoons/30g)
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 cup (120g) cornmeal
• 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt
• 1 cup (240 ml) milk
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil or melted butter
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar or Mexican cheese blend (optional)