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Flavor Explosion: Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tostadas!

This chicken tinga is a weeknight-worthy meal because of how fast it is to make. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice like cotija cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, etc.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • 1onion, halved and sliced

  • 2clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1(14.5 ounce) candiced tomatoes

  • 1(6.5 ounce) cantomato sauce

  • 1(7 ounce) canchipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 2poundsboneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 1tablespoonchili powder

  • ½teaspoonground cumin

  • 1pinchsalt

  • 1(12 ounce) packagetostada shells

Cooking Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers. Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.

  2. Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories763
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g 		36%
Saturated Fat
7g 		37%
Cholesterol
137mg 		46%
Sodium
1176mg 		51%
Total Carbohydrate
69g 		25%
Dietary Fiber
7g 		26%
Total Sugars
7g
Protein
55g
Vitamin C
17mg 		84%
Calcium
140mg 		11%
Iron
5mg 		27%
Potassium
800mg 		17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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