Southwest Chicken Pie
Southwest Chicken Pie layers tender chicken, black beans, corn, and olives with salsa and sour cream for a tangy, cheesy filling wrapped in flaky crust. Hints of cumin and garlic add warmth while Cheddar melts throughout for a satisfying, crowd-friendly bake. Serve for a casual weeknight dinner or a game-day gathering when you want bold flavor and comfort in every slice.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southwest Chicken Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 10
- Heart Health
- 60
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 27
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Place a pie crust in a pie dish and bake in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Sprinkle 1/4 of an 8-ounce package of Cheddar cheese over the crust, then set aside.
- 3
In a bowl, mix together the chicken, instant rice, black beans, corn, black olives, sour cream, salsa, 3/4 of an 8-ounce package of Cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and cumin. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then pour the mixture into the partially baked crust. Cover the pie with the remaining crust, seal the edges, and cut slits in the top crust.
- 4
Bake for 25 minutes, then check if the crust is getting too brown. If it is, wrap a strip of aluminum foil around the edge of the crust. Continue baking until the pie is golden brown and bubbling, 15 to 20 more minutes.
- 5
Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- Calories 430.26 kcal High 22%
- Protein 13.8 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 45.55 g 17%
- Total Fat 22.33 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.73 g High 49%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 55.26 mg Moderate 18%
- Sodium 745.03 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 3.0 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 3.95 g --
- Added Sugars 0.53 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 120.99 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 2.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 145.22 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 29.95 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 3.81 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Southwest Chicken Pie is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Corn, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 430.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwest Chicken Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Corn, Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Garlic Powder, Ground Cumin. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southwest Chicken Pie?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 430.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwest Chicken Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Southwest Chicken Pie healthy?
- Southwest Chicken Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 430.26 calories and 13.8 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 745.03 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.73 g (49% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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