Chicken Southwestern Pie

If you have leftover chicken, this is the perfect meal to use it in.  It is so easy to make and comforting.  

 Filling

2 c. cooked chicken meat, shredded
1 (15 oz. black beans
2 c. frozen corn
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. cayenne powder

Topping

1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. flour
1 Tbs. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. milk
1 Tbs. oil
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies, drained
1 c. cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a shallow 3-quart baking dish with cooking oil.

In a bowl, combine chicken, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.  Stir gently.

Press the mixture in the prepared baking dish. 

In the same bowl that you mixed the chicken in, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder and salt.  Mix to combine. 

Add the egg, milk, and oil. Stir to blend.

Stir in the chilies and cheese. 

Drop by spoonfuls around the edge of the baking dish.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. 

Top with sour cream, lettuce, and salsa if desired.