Chicken Tinga Recipe (Mexican Chipotle Shredded Chicken)
If you’re in search of a comforting and flavorful dish, this Chicken Tinga Recipe (Mexican Chipotle Shredded Chicken) is your answer. This easy-to-make recipe features tender shredded chicken simmered in a zesty tomato-chipotle sauce, filling your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, you can serve it in tacos, atop tostadas, or as a filling for burritos. With its rich flavors and one-pot preparation, this dish quickly becomes a staple in any home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 jalapeno pepper (chopped, optional for extra spice)
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast)
- 16 ounce can tomato sauce
- 7 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce (use 1/2 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 jalapeno until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then brown on each side for about 2 minutes.
- Blend tomato sauce and chipotles; pour over the chicken.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 30 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pan to soak up the sauce for 5 more minutes.
- Serve on tortillas or tostadas with desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg