Red Chile & Chicken Tamales

Filling

• 4 lb (1.8 kg) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1¼

To make the filling, in a large stockpot over medium-high heat, combine the chicken, water, salt, garlic, and onion and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat to a simmer and simmer uncovered until cooked through, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat. Transfer the chicken to a platter, let cool, and then shred and set aside.

Transfer the contents of the pot to a blender and blend until smoo