You may not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes chicken tamale pie but it is obtainable. It is pivotal to not eat chicken tamale pie or other high calorie poultry every day but in moderation.

As an example, I allow myself rich food one meal per week. I eat a low calorie diet for 6 days of the week, say 1500 to 2000 calories each day, and then on the 7th day, I eat whatever I want – within reason of course.

I have been eating this way for the last 2 weeks and it has aided me to lose 5 kilos. I have not increased my exercise habits or taken any vitamins or diet drinks. I have just been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I want one day per week.

On my one day off per week, I tend to eat southwestern food. I never thought I could lose 5 kilos while eating southwestern meals but am very happy to see it is possible. If you feel like trying some southwestern food, I propose you make chicken tamale pie which is one of my best loved southwestern recipes.

Chicken Tamale Pie

1 dozen tamales, shucked
2 cups cooked and cubed chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chiles, chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1 (14 ounce) can creamed corn
8 ounces shredded Cheddar Cheese

Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Line with tamales. Cover with layer of chicken.

In medium skillet, saute onion in oil. Add chiles, tomato sauce, olives, chili powder, garlic salt and corn. Simmer for 5 minutes.

Pour over chicken and bake at 300 degrees F for 45 minutes. Top with cheese and bake an additional 15 minutes.

You can adapt the recipe to make it quite a bit healthier or with fewer calories as this can aid you to lose 5 kilos quickly. It was successful for me and could aid you to lose weight too.