Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga

Fiery chicken tinga is easy to prepare in an Instant Pot®! The smoky tomato sauce and chicken are served atop crisp tostada shells for a spicy feast.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 32 mins
• Calories: 380 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
• 1 large onion, sliced into petals
• 6 canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
• 6 tostada shells

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool for 10 minutes. Shred chicken and return to the pot. Stir to combine. Spoon chicken tinga on tostadas using a slotted spoon and serve immediately.

Step 2

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 3

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until onions have softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off Sauté function. Add chicken, oregano, chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and salt.

Step 4

Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, and set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.