Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

May 25, 2023May 25, 20230 4
Delicious Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos recipe for your lunch or dinner
in Mexican

Prep

15 min

Cook

4 hours (high) or 8 hours (low)

Ready In

4 hours 15 min (high) or 8 hours 15 min (low)

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds boneless , skinless chicken breasts , cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
3 cups roughly chopped onion
5 plum tomatoes , cored and chopped
2 individual chipotle peppers in adobo sauce ( or more to taste ) , finely chopped ( from a 7-ounce can )
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
Warm corn or flour tortillas or crisp 6-inch tostadas
Toppings for Tacos or Tostadas :
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded or crumbled Mexican cheese
Fresh cilantro
Avocado slices or guacamole

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
245
Sugar
4g
Fat
5g
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos are a delicious and popular Mexican street food. The traditional recipe involves cooking chicken pieces with various spices and different chili peppers. This recipe simplifies the cooking process by using chipotle peppers, onion, and canned tomatoes. The use of a slow cooker ensures the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Tacos or tostadas can be served with various toppings, making this dish a versatile option for any mealtime.

Instructions

1.In a slow cooker, place the chopped onions, plum tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and chicken pieces.
2.Pour chicken broth over the top.
3.Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-8 hours, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
4.Use two forks to shred the chicken.
5.Serve the chicken onto warm tortillas or tostadas and add desired toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, and avocado slices or guacamole.

PROS

These Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos are quick and easy to make with simple ingredients.

The slow cooker does most of the work, making it a great meal to prep in advance.

The dish is flavorful and can be customized to personal taste with various toppings.

CONS

The dish can be spicy depending on the quantity of chipotle peppers added.

It may not be suitable for those with sensitivity to heat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The dish is high in protein due to the chicken and low in fat when served with healthy toppings such as lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados.
It is also low in carbs when served on tostadas instead of tortillas.
The dish contains vitamin C from the tomatoes and onions and may help boost the immune system.

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