Chicken and Poblano Tamales with Cilantro Crema

Name: Chicken and Poblano Tamales with Cilantro Crema
Prep time: 45 s
Cook time: 100 s
Total time: 155 s
Yield: 16
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) dried corn husks; 2 cups hot water; 2 MAGGI Chicken Flavor Bouillon Tabletscrushed; 2 cups instant corn masa mix for tamales; 2/3 cup vegetable shortening; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons saltdivided; 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 1 can (7.6 fluid ounces) NESTLÉ Media Cremadivided; 3 roastedpeeled and deveined poblano chilesfinely chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro

Level

Easy

Prep

45 min

Cook

1 hr 40 min

Servings

16 tamales

These chicken tamales have great texture and flavor, with the spiciness of poblanos and the creaminess of cilantro crema.

Chicken and Poblano Tamales with Cilantro Crema blend the traditional richness of Mexican tamales with the spicy zest of poblano peppers. This delicious recipe from Official MAGGI® provides a fulfilling and luscious bite that will warm your heart and soul. Made with crushed MAGGI Chicken Flavor Bouillon Tablets and a generous amount of NESTLÉ® Media Crema, these tamales achieve a perfect harmony of flavors.

The poblano tamales are seasoned impeccably, offering a tantalizing spiciness that balances beautifully with the creamy cilantro crema. Every bite of the poblano tamales showcases the fine layering of tastes — from the tender chicken filling to the masa infused with savory bouillon.

For a festive meal that’s both easy to prepare and richly flavorful, consider whipping up these tamales during the holiday season or for celebratory occasions like 3 Kings Day or Day of the Dead. Perfect for family dinners and special gatherings, Chicken and Poblano Tamales with Cilantro Crema are a taste of Mexico that will make any meal a memorable occasion.

Chicken and Poblano Tamales with Cilantro Crema

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