Chicken Tamale in a Skillet Recipe

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Chicken Tamale in a Skillet
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Directions:

  1. Combine chicken and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken from water; drain and finely shred. Discard water.
  2. Coat a medium nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Place over medium-high heat until hot; add onion, and saute until crisp-tender. Add garlic and next 3 ingredients; cook 2 minutes. Stir in chicken, chili powder, and next 4 ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.
  3. Combine cornmeal, broth, and yogurt in a small bowl. Pour 2/3 cup of cornmeal mixture into chicken mixture, and simmer 5 minutes. Smooth top of mixture and arrange sliced olives over top. Drizzle remaining cornmeal mixture over top and sprinkle with cheese. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.71 Kcal (773 kJ)
Calories from fat 43.14 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.79g 7%
Cholesterol 14.3mg 5%
Sodium 318.83mg 13%
Potassium 317.39mg 7%
Total Carbs 28.28g 9%
Sugars 4.54g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.09g 16%
Protein 8.55g 17%
Vitamin C 5.3mg 9%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 89.1mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 66.05 Kcal (277 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.71g 7%
Cholesterol 5.12mg 5%
Sodium 114.01mg 13%
Potassium 113.5mg 7%
Total Carbs 10.11g 9%
Sugars 1.62g 18%
Dietary Fiber 1.46g 16%
Protein 3.06g 17%
Vitamin C 1.9mg 9%
Iron 0.5mg 8%
Calcium 31.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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