Low Fat Southwestern Chicken Pie Recipe

Ingredients

--Filling--

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

15 ounces black beans, canned

2 cups frozen corn kernels

1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

--Topping--

1 1/2 cups white or yellow corn meal

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cu egg substitute

3/4 cup skim milk

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

4 ounces diced green chilies, drained

1 cup 50% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, shredded

fat-free sour cream, optional

shredded lettuce, optional

salsa, optional

Method

Preheat oven to 424°F.

coat shallow 3-quart baking dish with no-stick cooing spray.

Combine filling ingredients in large mixing bowl; stir gently.

Pour into baking dish.

Combine corn meal, flour, baking powder and salt in medium mixing bowl.

Add eggs, milk and oil; stir to blend.

Stir in chilies and cheese.

Drop batter by spoonfuls around edges of filling in baking dish.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve topped with sour cream, lettuce and salsa, if desired.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 210; fat 5g; protein 16g; carbohydrates 26g; cholesterol 12mg; sodium 447mg.

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