5.0 from 3 votes
Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tacos
15-minute quick and easy chicken tacos with a flavorful tomato chipotle sauce.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 202 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion chopped
- (1) ounce Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies
- (2) Chipotle chilies in Adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 3 cups shredded chicken (from rotisserie chicken or poached chicken)
Taco Toppings:
- 6-12 corn tortillas (warmed)
- Cotija Cheese or favorite Mexican cheeses
- cilantro
- 1-2 Avocados or Guacamole
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes until onion begins to soften. Add tomatoes, chipotle chilies, garlic salt, and cumin. Simmer for 6-7 minutes.
- Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender and blend the tomato mixture in a blender just until pureed. Return to pan and toss with shredded chicken. Check for seasoning and add salt, if needed.
- Warm the corn tortillas. Fill corn tortillas with chipotle chicken and top with Mexican cotija cheese, cilantro, and avocado. A sprinkle of lime adds a fresh flavor. May use guacamole instead for more robust flavor.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
536mg
(22%)
Potassium
241mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
117IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 241mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 117IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.