How to Make Easy Chicken Tinga Tacos - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a quick and delicious dinner idea that the whole family will love? Look no further than these Easy Chicken Tinga Tacos! With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can have a flavorful and satisfying meal on the table in no time.

Chicken tinga is a traditional Mexican dish made with shredded chicken in a smoky and slightly spicy tomato sauce. It's packed with flavor and perfect for filling tacos, burritos, or topping a bowl of rice. And the best p...

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 7 ounces chipotle salsa
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Pickled Hot Jalapeno Peppers
  • 1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
  • 12 (6 inch) warm corn tortillas, or as needed
  • ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Lay in a slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic powder. Pour salsa over top and then picked carrots and jalapenos, plus all juices.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and sprinkle seasoned salt in. Mix around the chicken in the juices.
  • Fill warmed tortillas with chicken mixture and top with sour cream.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 413mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 59mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 318mg