Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces; 1/4 cup Mazola(R) Corn Oil; 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); 2 teaspoons Spice Islands(R) Minced Garlic; 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

Servings: persons

2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
1/4 cup Mazola(R) Corn Oil
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)
2 teaspoons Spice Islands(R) Minced Garlic
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

1
Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken to skillet and cook until lightly brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to 6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with remaining chicken. Add 2 tablespoons oil and onions to skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
2
Add to slow cooker with tomatoes, chipotles, garlic and chicken broth. Mix well. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 4 to 6 hours on LOW. The Tinga Chicken is ready when the chicken is tender and can be easily pulled apart. Shred chicken pieces using two forks. Serve Tinga with warm tortillas or crisp tostadas and arrange toppings in small bowls. Top as desired.

718

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces, 1/4 cup Mazola(R) Corn Oil, 3 cups roughly chopped onion, 5 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

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