Verde Chicken Tamales Recipe

Name: Verde Chicken Tamales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups masa harina for tamales; 1-1/2 cups lard; 1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder; 4 cups chicken broth, warmed; 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09; 1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese; 1 pkg. (18.2 oz.) KRAFT RECIPE MAKERS Verde Chicken Enchiladas, divided; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Greek Style Sour Cream & Nonfat Yogurt; 4 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch strips; 1/2 lb. corn husks, soaked in water overnight

Servings: persons

4 cups masa harina for tamales
1-1/2 cups lard
1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder
4 cups chicken broth, warmed
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken Whole Foods 1 lb For $3.99 thru 02/09
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1 pkg. (18.2 oz.) KRAFT RECIPE MAKERS Verde Chicken Enchiladas, divided
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Greek Style Sour Cream & Nonfat Yogurt
4 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded, deveined and cut into 1/4-inch strips
1/2 lb. corn husks, soaked in water overnight

1
Mix masa harina for tamales, lard and baking powder in large bowl with mixer on low speed until combined.
2
Gradually add broth, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing on medium speed 5 to 7 min.
3
or until all ingredients are combined and dough looks light and airy.
4
Combine chicken, cheese and Creamy Ranchero Filling Sauce in medium bowl.
5
Combine Tomatillo Finishing Sauce with sour cream, cover and refrigerate.
6
Assemble tamales by spreading about 1/4 cup masa mixture (tamale dough) into 3x2-inch rectangle down center of each husk, leaving about 2 inches at top of husk; cover masa on each husk with 2 Tbsp.
7
(1 oz.)
8
chicken mixture and roasted pepper strips.
9
Fold over both sides of each husk and 1 end to enclose filling.
10
Tie folded end down with corn husk strip.
11
Place tamales, open ends up, in steamer basket; top with remaining corn husks.
12
Cover with lid.
13
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.
14
Cool tamales slightly before serving each tamale with sour cream mixture.

1264

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

180

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups masa harina for tamales, 1-1/2 cups lard, 1-1/2 tsp. CALUMET Baking Powder, 4 cups chicken broth, warmed, and more.

Yes, Verde Chicken Tamales 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.

Verde Chicken Tamales

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