My household’s favourite fast and straightforward all-in-one tamale pie. This one-pot recipe is ideal for cold winter nights. Season the hen with my home made chili spice combine, then simmer with onions, poblano peppers, and crimson enchilada sauce. Prime with a layer of creamy polenta and a handful of cheese, then bake! Simply scoop into bowls and add your favourite toppings. Yum!

I at all times consider tamales in December. When my cousins and I have been rising up, my Aunt Katie would choose up sizzling tamales in the course of the holidays, and so they turned a kind of particular Christmas traditions all of us regarded ahead to.

After she handed, I discovered myself wanting to maintain little items of her alive by way of the recipes she liked. Final 12 months, I shared her Christmas Pet Chow. I’ve made her White Lasagna so many occasions. And whereas she didn’t make tamales herself (they’re actually a labor of affection!), this cozy tamale pie jogs my memory of the nice and cozy, comforting tamales she’d deliver each Christmas.

This model comes collectively a lot quicker than conventional tamales, and it’s largely made in a single pot. And that creamy polenta topping? Ah, that’s the very best half. So scrumptious!

The Particulars

Substances

• hen breasts
• yellow onions
• poblano peppers
• chili powder
• smoked paprika
• cumin
• cayenne pepper
• enchilada sauce
• black beans
• dry polenta
• melty cheddar cheese
• salted butter
• cilantro

Kitchen Instruments

For this tamale pie, you’ll need an oven secure skillet or brasier. And a medium pot to prepare dinner the polenta.

The Steps

Step 1: the hen tamale filling

In a skillet with sides, mix the hen, onions, and peppers. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and cayenne.
Pour in a single can of crimson enchilada sauce, then fill the empty can with water and add that too. Season nicely with salt and pepper.
Place the skillet over medium-high warmth and simmer till the hen is cooked by way of and simply shreds with a fork. The timing will rely on the dimensions of your hen breasts, however about twenty minutes often does the trick.

Step 2: make the polenta

Whereas the hen is cooking, make the polenta. Convey a couple of cups of water to a boil, then whisk within the dry yellow polenta. Proceed whisking till the combination thickens, only a few minutes.
Add the cheese and butter, then cowl to steam and end cooking.

Step 3: shred the hen

As soon as cooked, use two forks to shred the hen into the tamale sauce.
Stir within the black beans and cilantro.

Step 4: assemble and bake

Spoon the nice and cozy polenta over the tamale filling.
Switch the skillet to the oven and bake till the polenta units and kinds a lightweight crust over the filling.

To Serve

Serve this tamale pie straight from the baking dish. Dish it up similar to chili and cargo on all of your favourite toppings.
I like a dollop of plain Greek yogurt, cilantro, inexperienced onions, and a pinch of sea salt. Avocado is one other welcome addition!

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