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tamale chicken

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
NIKKI SMITH
@adorefood
HEMET, CA

I love tamales but they are so darn long to make and messy, so i opt to something easier...But still taste great..And its done in the slow cooker..Fix- it and Forget-it. cookbook..By Jeanne Allen

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr

Ingredients For tamale chicken

  • 1 md
    onion
  • 1 can
    4 oz chopped green chilies
  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 can
    10 3/4 oz ceam of chicken soup
  • 1 c
    sour cream
  • 1 c
    sliced riped olives
  • 1 can
    chopped no-added-salt stew tomatos
  • 1 1/4 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
  • 8
    chicken breast halves, cooked and chopped
  • 1 can
    16 oz can beef tamales, chopped
  • 1 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1 tsp
    pepper

How To Make tamale chicken

  • 1
    Saute onion and chilies in oil in skillet.
  • 2
    Combine all ingredients except 1/4 cup of cheese. Pour into slow cooker.
  • 3
    Top with remaining cheese.
  • 4
    Cover. cook on high for 3-4 hours.
  • 5
    Garnish with tomatos, shredded lettuce, sour cream, salsa and/or guacamole..
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