Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

Chicken stewed in a spicy tomato sauce is easy to make and delicious for tacos or tostadas.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 hr
Total Time
10 hr 20 mins
Calories
259 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Pat chicken dry using paper towels. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken to skillet and cook until lightly brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer chicken to 6-quart slow cooker. Repeat with remaining chicken. Add 2 tablespoons oil and onions to skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until onions begin to soften.
Step 2
Add to slow cooker with tomatoes, chipotles, garlic and chicken broth. Mix well. Cook for 3 to 4 hours on HIGH or 4 to 6 hours on LOW. The Tinga Chicken is ready when the chicken is tender and can be easily pulled apart. Shred chicken pieces using two forks. Serve Tinga with warm tortillas or crisp tostadas and arrange toppings in small bowls. Top as desired.
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ cups chicken broth
  • shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 2 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2- to 3-inch pieces
  • 3 cups roughly chopped onion
  • 5 plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Spice Islands® Minced Garlic
  • Warm corn or flour tortillas or crisp 6-inch tostadas
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded or crumbled Mexican cheese
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Avocado slices or guacamole

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