Chicken Tamale Pie for 2 Ww Core
Savor the comforting flavors of Southwest cuisine with this Chicken Tamale Pie for 2, a Weight Watchers Core-friendly recipe that's both hearty and health-conscious. This small-batch delight layers tender, shredded chicken breast with a zesty mix of diced tomatoes, green chiles, and reduced-sodium taco seasoning, all nestled between two layers of soft, cornbread-like crust made from yellow cornmeal, fat-free Greek yogurt, and egg. Ready in just 35 minutes, this baked dish delivers bold flavor without compromise, making it perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. Light on calories but big on taste, it's an easy-to-make, satisfying meal for two that’s sure to impress. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright finishing touch!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cooked shredded chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Fat-free plain Greek yogurt
- 1 Egg
- 0.25 cup Yellow cornmeal
- 0.25 cup Fat-free milk
- 2 tablespoons Canned diced green chiles
- 1 teaspoon Reduced-sodium taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Canned diced tomatoes with green chiles (drained)
- 1 spray Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon Cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet with cooking spray and set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, fat-free milk, and egg until smooth. Let sit for 5 minutes to allow the cornmeal to soften.
Stir in the diced green chiles, taco seasoning, and chicken broth into the cornmeal mixture. This will form the base of the tamale pie.
Spread half of the cornmeal mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, mix the cooked shredded chicken breast with the diced tomatoes and any remaining taco seasoning until evenly combined.
Spread the chicken mixture over the cornmeal base in the baking dish, then top with the remaining cornmeal mixture, smoothing it out to cover the filling.
Bake the tamale pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set further. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.9 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 414 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 904 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 101.5 g | 203% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 295 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1256 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
