Tamale Pie

2 tubes polenta (in the pasta section of the store)

1 cup diced onion

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 teaspoons olive oil

2 cups cooked, diced chicken 

1 and 1/2 cup corn, frozen or canned

1 large can diced tomatos (28 oz)

1 small can tomato paste (6 oz)

3 teaspoons chili powder

2 teaspoons ground cumin

salt/pepper

2 cups montery jack/cheddar cheese, grated

Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add corn, chicken, tomatos, tomato paste and spices. Cook 15 minutes on low. Spray 9X13 pan with Pam, cut up polenta into cubes, put in microwaveable bowl with 3 Tablespoons water, microwave 3 minutes, mash, and cook 3 more minutes, or until polenta is smooth, then put polenta in pan and use spoon to smooth up the sides. Add the chicken mixture and top with cheese. Bake in oven 375 for about 30 minutes until bubbly. Serve with sour cream and sliced olives. 

I usually will make 2 9x9 dishes and freeze one!