Chicken Tinga Tacos (Meal Prep, Freezer Friendly)

Name: Chicken Tinga Tacos (Meal Prep, Freezer Friendly)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 TB olive oil; 1 cup onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tsp cumin; 2 tsp oregano; 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; ½ cup regular chicken broth; 10 oz diced tomatoes & green chiles; 4 cups cooked; salt and pepper; Mini corn tortillas* or tostadas for serving; Garnishes: homemade guacamole

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
212 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Mexican-American Fusion

Chicken Tinga Tacos (Meal Prep, Freezer Friendly)

Iris Warren

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Chicken Tinga Tacos are tender, saucy, and teeming with flavors the whole family will love. You'll have these chicken tinga tacos on the table in just 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 TB olive oil
1 cup onion chopped
4 cloves garlic chopped
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp oregano
2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
½ cup regular chicken broth
10 oz diced tomatoes & green chiles with juices
4 cups cooked shredded chicken*
salt and pepper to taste
Mini corn tortillas* or tostadas for serving
Garnishes: homemade guacamole pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, chopped red onion, cotija or queso fresco, fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

In a large pan, heat olive oil on high just until hot. Add onions, stirring for 3 minutes until tender. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, and stir 1 minute or just until fragrant.
Add chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced tomatoes & chilies, and chicken broth to the pan. Stir to combine well. Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Use rubber spatula to transfer sauce into a blender. Blend just until sauce is smooth. Transfer sauce back into the pan; swirl a bit of water into bottom of blender to capture all of the sauce.
Add chicken to the pan and cook on medium-low heat just until fully warmed though. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Serve chicken tinga over mini corn tortillas (or tostadas) with desired garnishes for a street taco style meal.

Notes

*Baked or boiled skinless/boneless chicken thighs are the most tender option. Store-bought rotisserie chicken will work also.
*To char corn tortillas: individually heat both sides of tortillas on hot pan (no oil needed.) Place warm tortillas in tortilla warmer or on a plate covered with clean, damp towel.
*To soften the bite from freshly chopped red onions, sprinkle generously with lime juice and let sit while you prepare the recipe. The lime juice softens the edge from onions and provides a citrus flavor.
*See original article for meal prep and freezer options.
*Nutrition facts are for the chicken tinga filling and does not include your choice of tortillas or garnishes.
*If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating ♡

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Calories 212kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 10.3g (3%) Protein 24.3g (49%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.2g (6%) Cholesterol 49.6mg (17%) Sodium 1652.4mg (69%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3.3g (7%)