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Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

These Chicken Tinga Tacos are spicy, but not face-meltingly spicy, and the smoky flavor of the sauce is just so good!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 454 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 15 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes 1 can
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 8 (4-6-inch) corn tortillas
Optional Toppings
  • cotija cheese
  • refried beans
  • diced red onion
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until softened, 5-7 minutes.
  2. Add in the garlic, oregano, and cumin, cooking until fragrant. About 1-2 minutes.
  3. Stir in the fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Add in the chicken and bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 20-30 minutes. Set the chicken aside. Discard the bay leaves.
  5. Add the chipotle peppers to the pot and using an immersion blender, blend until smooth.
  6. Simmer the sauce until it has thickened, about 10-15 minutes.
  7. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir until combined and warmed through.
  8. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the tortillas for 1-2 minutes per side until warmed through.
  9. Serve tacos immediately with desired toppings.

Notes

  • Storage: Store chicken tinga taco meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • You can also transfer the sauce to a blender, blend, and then return it to the pot.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tacos Calories 454kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 759mg (32%) Potassium 1054mg (30%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 538IU (11%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 111mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 454

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tacos
Calories 454kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 759mg 32%
Potassium 1054mg 22%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 538IU 11%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 111mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.