Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga Tostadas

This chicken tinga is a weeknight-worthy meal because of how fast it is to make. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice like cotija cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, etc.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 763 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ½ teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 ounce) package tostada shells
• 1 onion, halved and sliced
• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers. Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.

Step 2

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice.