Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. This dish features tender shredded chicken simmered in a spicy and smoky tomato sauce, creating a mouthwatering experience for your taste buds. The best part? This recipe is made in a slow cooker, which means minimal effort and maximum flavor!

Chicken Tinga is a traditional Mexican dish that hails from the state of Puebla. It is often served with warm tortillas, rice, or beans, making...

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, chopped and seeded
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ (1 pound) chorizo sausage

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Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs
Servings: 18
Yield: 18 servings

Mix chicken, onion, tomato sauce, chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, jalapeno peppers, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.

Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks; return to the slow cooker.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir chorizo into chicken mixture.

Cook on Low for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition

131 cal.

Total Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 30mg
Sodium: 418mg
Total Carbohydrate: 4g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Total Sugars: 2g
Protein: 10g
Vitamin C: 4mg
Calcium: 13mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 216mg

How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga - A Step-by-Step Guide

Ingredients

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Nutrition

131 cal.

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