Chicken Tamale Bake

There's nothing we love more than a great tasting, easy festive meal that add a bit of variety and excitement to dinner menus. When prepped in advance, this Mexican tamale-style freezer meal is perfect for any night especially those that bring everyone together after a busy day, travel well and make great leftovers.

*Contributed by reVessel Chef Ambassadors, Felix Alcaide and Mike Perez

• Prep Time: 35 minutes
• Cook Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

2 lb Prepared Masa (or make from masa harina flour - *do not sub cornmeal)

2 oz. Oil

2 tsp Salt

¼ cup Water

Filling

2 lb Protein 1 inch cubed (Chicken, Beef, Pork, Vegan Optional)

¼ cup Onion diced

1 tsp Garlic finely chopped

¼ cup Cheese

Salsa Verde

½ lb Tomatillos

½ ea Large Onion

½ ea Jalapeno

½ bunch Cilantro

4 Garlic Cloves

1 tsp Cumin

Salt / Pepper to taste

RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS:

Combine prepared masa with oil and water, mix well and set aside. 

To make filling, brown your choice of protein on each side for 3-5 min in a hot pan with oil. Add diced onions and chopped garlic and cook for an additional 5 minutes on low-medium heat.

To make salsa verde, add tomatillos, onions, jalapeño, and garlic to a separate pot and cover with water. Bring pot to a boil and let it boil for 2 minutes. Strain the water and add contents to a blender with cumin, cilantro, salt & pepper. Blend on high until smooth