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Chicken Tinga Recipe
Made with chicken that is seasoned with taco seasoning and simmered in broth. It is then shredded and cooked with onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and chipotle peppers. Perfect for tacos, tostadas or just served over rice.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 226 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- kosher salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 1 large white onion sliced
- 3-4 garlic cloves minced
- 15 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
- Optional to serve: cooked rice, lime wedges, chopped avocado
Instructions
- Rub the chicken breast with the taco seasoning and a pinch of kosher salt. Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breast for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden.
- Add the broth and reduce the heat to a low. Simmer the chicken into the broth until fully cooked through, around 15 minutes, or until the internal temp reaches 165ºF.
- Once the chicken is done, place it on a plate and shred it with 2 forks. Add the shredded chicken back to the pan with the remaining liquid; add in the onion, garlic, crushed tomatoes, and chipotle peppers.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes, until all the flavors nicely meld.
- Serve with rice, chopped avocado, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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Notes
- Chicken Tinga is great leftover to use in different meals. Here’s how to store it, so it stays fresh longer:
- Storing in the refrigerator: Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- To freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2 months. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- Reheating: Reheat in the microwave or over the stove on medium heat until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
226kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
365mg
(15%)
Potassium
713mg
(20%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 226kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 365mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 713mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 267IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.