Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Verduras

Name: Authentic Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Verduras Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Nicaragua
Ingredients: 12 corn husks, soaked in warm water (about 1 cup per husk); 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Queso Oaxaca work well); 1 cup mixed vegetables (green beans, carrots, zucchini, or squash), diced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional); 1/2 cup broth or water

Tamales de Pollo con Queso y Verduras Nicaragua

Chicken tamales with cheese and vegetables, wrapped in corn husks, often served during celebrations and holidays.

Nicaragua tamales

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