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Crockpot Chicken Tinga

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Crockpot Chicken Tinga - an easy to make slow cooker main dish! from thirtyhandmadedays.com
Crockpot Chicken Tinga - an easy to make slow cooker main dish! from thirtyhandmadedays.com

We love crockpot meals around here.  They make putting dinner together so easy!  This Crockpot Chicken Tinga will be a family favorite for sure.Crockpot Chicken Tinga - an easy to make slow cooker main dish! www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

Normally, we make this with Pork, but in an effort to lighten things up I used Chicken. This recipe makes a large quantity, so you can make it to feed a crowd, have leftovers or freeze the remaining for another dinner another night.

What is chicken tinga? 

So what in the world is tinga anyway? And why would you wan to make it?  It’s a Mexican dish that’s made using shredded chicken in a sauce with tomatoes, chipotle chilis in adobo and onions.  Most of the time it’s served in tacos or on a tostada.  People typically add toppings like avocado, lettuce, cheese, and/or sour cream.  The chiles give it a smokey flavor, different from other Mexican dishes.  

Let’s start, shall we?

First, we make the sauce. Using a food processor, add 4 (14.5 oz) cans of roasted diced tomatoes (drained) and 3-4 chipotle peppers (in adobe sauce). You can find these ingredients in most grocery stores.

Tinga Recipe Canned Ingredients

Continue adding to the food processor…1/2 of a yellow onion (chopped),  8 cloves of garlic (yes! EIGHT!), 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, 1/8 tsp. cloves and 2 Tbsp. brown sugar.

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Blend well.

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Add 3 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts to your crockpot. Season with salt and pepper and and pour sauce over chicken.

Cook for 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high.

Just before serving, mix in 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro. Serve over rice or with tortillas. Top with sour cream and diced avocados.

Chicken Tinga Recipe - an easy to make slow cooker main dish! from www.thirtyhandmadedays.com

Chicken Tinga is healthy, tasty and a little spicy. Our whole family loves it and I hope yours does too!

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Chicken Tinga Recipe

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Crockpot Chicken Tinga

Crockpot Chicken Tinga is a shredded chicken with a spicy sauce. This tinga recipe will fill you up and feed a crowd. It's easy, delicious and healthy!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time8 hrs
Total Time8 hrs 10 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crockpot Chicken Tinga
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 362kcal
Author: Brittany

Ingredients

  • 58 oz roasted diced tomatoes drained (4 14.5-oz cans)
  • 3-4 chipotle peppers (in adobe sauce)
  • ½ yellow onion chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp cloves
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast or pork shoulder
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Instructions

  • Place chicken breasts in crockpot.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Using a food processor, blend tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, oregano, cinnamon, cloves and brown sugar.
  • Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • Before serving, add chopped cilantro.
  • Serve over hot rice or with warm tortillas.
  • Top with avocado and/or sour cream.

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Notes

Adapted from The Oregonian's FOODday

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 691mg | Potassium: 868mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1175IU | Vitamin C: 9.6mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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Comments

  1. Avatar for Brittanyjulie kalan says

    September 26, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Sounds delicious! Shouldn’t it be low for 8 hours or high for 4?

  2. Avatar for BrittanyChrystle says

    July 27, 2014 at 2:15 pm

    4 Chipotle peppers? That sounds like it would be more than a little spicy.

  3. Avatar for Brittanyjen @ Tatertots & Jello says

    February 26, 2014 at 11:58 pm

    Looks amazing!!

    xoxo

  4. Avatar for BrittanyCrystal Nell says

    February 25, 2014 at 11:20 am

    I love crockpot recipes. This sounds delicious. Thanks for the recipe! Can’t wait to try it!!

  5. Avatar for Brittany[email protected] says

    February 24, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    This sounds delicious! Love anything with a crock pot!

  6. Avatar for BrittanyDesiree @ The36thAvenue says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:16 am

    You had me at easy! Yummy!

  7. Avatar for Brittanydanielle says

    February 24, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Im all about a good slow cooker recipe – just pinned this one.

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