Chicken Tamales: A Taste of Fiesta Fun!

Name: Chicken Tamales: A Taste of Fiesta Fun!
Total time: 240 min
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 200g); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 150g); 1 (14.5 oz/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (10 oz/283g) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies (or similar), undrained; 2 tbsp chili powder; 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp oregano; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth; Salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 tbsp Masa Harina to thicken sauce if needed; 4 cups (400g) Masa Harina (instant corn flour for tamales); 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup (2 sticks/226g) vegetable shortening (such as Crisco), room temperature; 3 - 3 1/2 cups (720-840ml) warm chicken broth (or water); 2 packages dried corn husks (approx. 50-60 husks)

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Spice up your life with my Chicken Tamales! This easy casserole recipe brings all the fiesta flavors to your table. Get ready for a flavor-packed adventure!

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Ingredients

2 lbs (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
1 large onion, chopped (approx. 200g)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped (approx. 150g)
1 (14.5 oz/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz/283g) can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies (or similar), undrained
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp cumin
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp Masa Harina to thicken sauce if needed
4 cups (400g) Masa Harina (instant corn flour for tamales)
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks/226g) vegetable shortening (such as Crisco), room temperature
3 - 3 1/2 cups (720-840ml) warm chicken broth (or water)
2 packages dried corn husks (approx. 50-60 husks)