Quick Chicken-And-Cheese Tamales

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 1
Quick and easy Chicken-and-Cheese Tamales recipe
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups masa harina
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/4 cups cool water
1/2 cup vegetable shortening , softened
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
2 1/2 cups shredded chicken ( from 1 rotisserie chicken )
1/4 lb sharp cheddar cheese , shredded
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 scallions , finely chopped
hot sauce , for serving

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
442
Sugar
1g
Fat
30g
Tamales are a traditional Mexican dish made by filling a masa dough with various ingredients and steaming the mixture until cooked through. While tamales can be quite time-consuming to make from scratch, this easy Chicken-and-Cheese Tamale recipe uses masa harina and a rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful meal. These tamales are filled with shredded chicken and sharp cheddar cheese, and can be served as a main course or a snack. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken or cheese from other recipes.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together masa harina, baking powder, and salt.
2.Add cool water and stir until the dough comes together. If the dough is too dry, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
3.Using an electric mixer, beat vegetable shortening until light and fluffy.
4.Add chicken stock to the shortening and mix until well combined.
5.Add the chicken, cheese, cilantro, and scallions to the shortening mixture and stir until well combined.
6.Roll the dough into balls about 2 inches in diameter.
7.Flatten each ball into a disk about 1/4 inch thick.
8.Spoon a tablespoon of the chicken mixture into the center of each disk.
9.Fold the dough over the filling to create a pocket and press the edges together to seal.
10.Place the tamales in a steamer basket over boiling water.
11.Cover and steam for 25-30 minutes, or until the tamales are cooked through.
12.Serve hot with hot sauce on the side.

PROS

These tamales are quick and easy to make, and require only a few simple ingredients.

They are also gluten-free and can be made ahead and reheated as needed.

CONS

These tamales can be a bit dry, so be sure to serve them with hot sauce or salsa to add flavor and moisture.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These tamales are a good source of protein from the chicken and cheese.
They are also gluten-free, which may benefit those with a gluten intolerance or sensitivity.
However, they are relatively high in fat and calories due to the use of vegetable shortening and cheese.

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