Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Tamales
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
298 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American
Chipotle Stuffed Chicken Tamales
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Try some spicy chicken breasts stuffed with chipotle Peppers in adobo, queso fresco and cilantro!
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Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 6 tsp chicken bouillon Knorr® Brand
- 4 tsp chipotle peppers La Morena® Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
- 8 Tbsp cilantro chopped
- 4 Tbsp queso fresco grated
- 8 corn husks
Kitchen twine to tie up stuffed breasts in the corn husks.
Avocado Garnish
- 1 avocado diced
- lime juiced
- 2 Tbsp red onion diced
- 1 Roma tomato cored, seeded and diced.
Enchilada Sauce
- 2 Tbsp canola oil
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 16 oz vegetable stock
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp oregano
- 2 Tbsp chili powder
- ½ tsp cumin
- 1 pinch cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
Instructions
- Note: Soak corn husks in a rectangular glass dish for about 2-3 hours.
- First, make the enchilada sauce by heating oil in a small saucepan, then stir in the flour. Next quickly whisk in the vegetable stock. Add the spices, tomato paste, and stir. Turn heat to low and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cut each breast in half. You will end up with 4 pieces. To prepare the chicken for stuffing place each piece on a cutting board in between 2 pieces of plastic wrap. pound each piece individually until it is about ¼ " thick.
- Sprinkle each piece with Knorr chicken boullion on both sides. Next, on each piece of chicken spread 1 ½ tsp. La Morena Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, 2 tsp. cilantro and 1 tsp. queso fresco.
- Next, in a large skillet heat olive oil and pan fry pieces until golden brown on both sides.
- Finally place the individual pieces of chicken in the center of each corn husk and tie ends to make a "hammock".
- Note: You will need two corn husks for each hammock. They need to be placed with the wide ends touching, and overlapping.
- To make the avocado garnish, place all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Serve chicken with enchilada sauce and avocado garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
298kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
876mg
(37%)
Potassium
686mg
(20%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
2025IU
(41%)
Vitamin C
10.6mg
(12%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 298 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 298kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 876mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 686mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2025IU | 41% |
| Vitamin C | 10.6mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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