Chicken Tinga Recipe (Mexican Chipotle Shredded Chicken)
If you’re craving a comforting and flavorful dish, this Chicken Tinga Recipe (Mexican Chipotle Shredded Chicken) is the perfect choice. With tender, shredded chicken enveloped in a smoky chipotle sauce, it’s ideal for tacos, burritos, or simply served over rice. This one-pot meal is not only easy to prepare but also family-friendly, making it a go-to for busy weeknights or gathering with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped) (optional, for extra spicy)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 16 ounce can tomato sauce
- 7 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce (use 1/2 the can for less spicy)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and jalapeño for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on both sides in the pan for about 4 minutes total.
- Blend tomato sauce and chipotles in a food processor, then pour over chicken.
- Season with chili powder, cumin, Mexican oregano, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer covered for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Shred chicken using two forks and return to the pan; simmer for another 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg