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Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipe

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Chicken Tinga Tacos is a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish featuring shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly, this recipe combines tender chicken with a spicy, aromatic sauce served over mini corn tortillas or tostadas, garnished with fresh homemade guacamole for an authentic street taco experience.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1/2 cup regular chicken broth
  • 10 oz diced tomatoes & green chiles, with juices
  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken*
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Serving

  • Mini corn tortillas* or tostadas
  • Garnishes: homemade guacamole

Instructions

  1. Sauté: In a large pan, heat olive oil on high just until hot. Add the chopped onions and stir for about 3 minutes until tender. Then add chopped garlic, cumin, and oregano; stir for 1 minute or until fragrant to build the base flavor of the sauce.
  2. Simmer: Add the chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced tomatoes with green chiles, and chicken broth to the pan. Stir to combine thoroughly, cover the pan, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.
  3. Blend: Transfer the sauce from the pan into a blender using a rubber spatula. Blend just until the sauce becomes smooth and consistent. Pour the blended sauce back into the pan, adding a bit of water to the blender to capture and mix any remaining sauce.
  4. Finish: Add the shredded cooked chicken to the pan with the sauce. Cook on medium-low heat just until the chicken is thoroughly warmed through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve: Spoon the chicken tinga mixture over mini corn tortillas or tostadas. Add desired garnishes such as homemade guacamole to serve a delicious street taco-style meal.

Notes

  • Use cooked shredded chicken from rotisserie, leftovers, or pre-cooked chicken breasts for convenience.
  • Adjust chipotle peppers to control the spice level.
  • Mini corn tortillas are traditional, but tostadas make a crunchy alternative.
  • This dish is freezer-friendly; allow to cool and store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
  • Homemade guacamole adds creamy freshness, but feel free to add other toppings like diced onions, cilantro, or queso fresco.

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