Chipotle Chicken and Corn Tamale Pie  – Health Essentials from Cleveland Clinic

This Mexican-inspired hen and corn pot pie is consolation meals that’s additionally heart-healthy.

Substances

Cornmeal crust:
Olive oil cooking spray
5 ¼ cups fat-free, reduced-sodium hen broth
2 ¼ cups stone-ground yellow cornmeal
1 teaspoon floor cumin
½ teaspoon kosher salt, elective
¼ teaspoon cayenne  

Filling:
Olive oil cooking spray
1 ½ pound boneless, skinless hen breasts, trimmed of all fats and reduce into 1-inch cubes
1 cup contemporary or thawed frozen corn kernels
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 medium tomatillos, husked and chopped
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon sauce
2 tablespoons golden raisins, plumped in 2 tablespoons dry white wine or water
1 tablespoon chili powder
½ teaspoon floor cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 450 levels F.
2. Coat a 10-inch spherical casserole that’s at the least 2 inches deep with cooking spray.
3. To make the crust, carry the broth to a boil in a big saucepan over medium-high warmth.
4. Regularly stir within the cornmeal, cumin, salt (if utilizing), and cayenne.
5. Cut back the warmth to medium and cook dinner, stirring consistently, till thickened, 10 to 12 minutes.
6. Instantly unfold the combination to a depth of about ½ inch over the underside and sides of the ready casserole. Press firmly with the again of a spoon. Put aside.
7. To make the filling, frivolously coat a big nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high warmth.
8. Add the hen and sauté till brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
9. Add the corn, onion, garlic, tomato, tomatillos, chipotles and their sauce, raisins with their liquid, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cheese. Stir till effectively blended.
10. Spoon the combination into the ready casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes, till the perimeters of the crust are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
11. Take away from the oven and let stand on wire rack for 10 minutes earlier than chopping into wedges to serve.

 Diet info

Energy 310
Fats 5g
Saturated fats 1.5g
Sodium 410mg
Protein 30g
Carbohydrate 36g
Dietary fiber 4g

Supply: Cleveland Clinic Wholesome Coronary heart Life-style Information and Cookbook (© 2007 Broadway Books)