Green Tamales with Chicken Recipe

Name: Green Tamales with Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 25 large corn husks, divided; 1/3 cup water; 18 tomatillo husks; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09; 1-1/2 cups green salsa; 2 cups masa harina; 1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 1/2 cup lard; 1-3/4 cups chicken broth, warmed; 16 fresh epazote leaves; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

Servings: persons

25 large corn husks, divided
1/3 cup water
18 tomatillo husks
3 cups shredded cooked chicken King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09
1-1/2 cups green salsa
2 cups masa harina
1 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
1/2 cup lard
1-3/4 cups chicken broth, warmed
16 fresh epazote leaves
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese

1
Soak corn husks in hot water 30 min.
2
Meanwhile, bring 1/3 cup water and tomatillo husks to boil in saucepan.
3
Remove from heat.
4
Discard tomatillo husks; reserve tomatillo water.
5
Combine chicken and salsa.
6
Mix masa harina, baking powder, lard, chicken broth and reserved tomatillo water until mixture forms stiff dough.
7
Assemble tamales by spreading about 1/4 cup masa mixture (tamale dough) into 3x2-inch rectangle down center of each of 16 corn husks, leaving about 2 inches at top of husk; cover masa on each husk with 1 epazote leaf, 2 Tbsp.
8
cheese and 1/4 cup chicken mixture.
9
Fold over both sides of each husk and 1 end to enclose filling.
10
Place tamales, open ends up, in tamalera; top with remaining corn husks.
11
Cover with lid.
12
Steam 1 hour or until tamales pull away from husks, adding more water to pan and adjusting heat as necessary to maintain a gentle boil.
13
Cool tamales slightly before serving.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 25 large corn husks, divided, 1/3 cup water, 18 tomatillo husks, 3 cups shredded cooked chicken King Sooper's 1 lb For $1.19 thru 02/09, and more.

Yes, Green Tamales with Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Green Tamales with Chicken

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