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Sauté ground chicken and diced onion in a large skillet until chicken is browned; drain.
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Stir in salsa, water, 1 tsp (5 mL) of chili powder, ground cumin, oregano and bottled hot sauce (optional); bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes. Add corn, red pepper, jalapeño pepper, sliced olives and salt, if necessary, to taste.
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Preheat oven to 350ºF(180ºC).
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In a separate bowl combine cornmeal, whole wheat flour, baking powder and 1 tsp (5 mL) of chili powder for topping.
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Beat vegetable oil, egg, milk and minced cilantro. Add to dry ingredients. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
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Spray an 8” square casserole with vegetable oil cooking spray and spread chicken mixture evenly over bottom. Top with cornmeal topping. Sprinkle dish with shredded cheese.
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Bake for 30-40 minutes or until knife inserted into cornmeal comes out clean and the dish is slightly browned.
Recipes
Chicken Tamale Pie
This spicy dish is inspired by the corn husk-wrapped tamales of traditional Mexican cuisine. Combined with the concept of chicken pot pie, this dish is an unusual but delicious spin on classic Canadian comfort food.
Ingredients
- Serves: 4
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- 1/2 lb (0.3 kg) lean ground chicken
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) onions, diced
- 1 cup (250 mL) salsa
- 7 tbsp (105 mL) water
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) cumin, ground
- 1 tsp (5 mL) oregano, dried
- 10 drops hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 1 cup (250 mL) corn niblets, frozen
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, chopped
- 1 cup (250 mL) black olives, sliced
- salt, to taste
- 3/4 cups (175 mL) cornmeal (polenta)
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
- 1 tsp (5 mL) chili powder
- 8 tsp (40 mL) vegetable oil
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) 2% milk
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) cilantro, fresh, minced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) low-fat mozzarella cheese, grated
Instructions
Serve with additional garnishes such as diced jalapeño, sour cream and salsa.
For a less spicy version omit the jalapeño and the bottled hot sauce.
For a complete meal serve with a mixed green salad.
Nutrition Info
- Per 400 g serving Amount
- Calories 490
- Protein 21 g
- Fat 27 g
- Saturated Fat 3 g
- Carbohydrate 43 g
- Fibre 8 g
- Sugar 7 g
- Cholesterol 95 mg
- Sodium 1190 mg
- Per 400 g serving % Daily Value
- Potassium 13
- Calcium 20
- Iron 15
- Vitamin A 20
- Vitamin C 100
- Vitamin B6 20
- Vitamin B12 19
- Folate 7
- Magnesium 15
- Zinc 14
