Tamal De Olla

Panamanian tamal casserole with chicken. Recipe Zaar doesn't calculate nutritional info for masa - the masa adds 75 calories, one gram of fat, and 1 1/3 gram of fiber per serving. So totals: 278 calories 8.9 grams of fat 3.3 grams of fiber 6 Weight Watchers points, for those who are interested.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 9
• Yields: 9

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1  onion, diced
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 3  chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 4  cups tomatoes, diced
• 1⁄4 cup capers
• 1⁄2 cup green olives, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup raisins
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups masa harina

Directions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper (or use Goya seasoning).
2. Brown chicken in oil.
3. Add onion, parsley, and garlic and cook until softened.
4. Take out chicken and chop into bite sized pieces and return to sauce.
5. Add remainder of ingredients except masa, and cook 15 minutes over medium heat.
6. Mix in masa, put in baking pan, and bake 30 minutes at 350.