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!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

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)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet with cooking spray and set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in the diced green chiles, taco seasoning, and chicken broth into the cornmeal mixture. This will form the base of the tamale pie.

Step 4

Spread half of the cornmeal mixture evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Step 5

In another bowl, mix the cooked shredded chicken breast with the diced tomatoes and any remaining taco seasoning until evenly combined.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Bake the tamale pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is set and lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to set further. Optionally, garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(728.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	771.9

Total Fat 17.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 413.8mg	0%
Sodium 903.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 101.5g	0%

Vitamin D 87.3IU	0%
Calcium 295.4mg	0%
Iron 5.1mg	0%
Potassium 1255.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 21.6%

Protein: 54.3%

Carbs: 24.1%