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Chicken Tinga

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A delicious and comforting Chicken Tinga dish featuring tender, shredded chicken cooked in a smoky chipotle and tomato sauce, perfect for serving on tortillas or tostadas.


Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Tortillas or tostadas for serving


Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Combine chicken breasts with chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  5. Add enough water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot, mixing well with the sauce.
  8. Serve it on tortillas or tostadas, garnished as desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a couple of hours before cooking. Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control the heat level.