Spicy Mexican Chicken Tinga: The Ultimate Taste Sensation!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
16 tingas

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsolive oil

  • 1largeonion, diced

  • 1(15 ounce) canstewed tomatoes

  • 1(7 ounce) canchipotle peppers in adobo sauce, or to taste

  • 2poundsshredded cooked chicken meat

  • 16tostada shells

  • ½cupsour cream

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile, purée stewed tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a blender.

  3. Pour puréed mixture over onions in the saucepan; add chicken and stir to combine. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

  4. Mound chicken mixture onto tostada shells and garnish with sour cream.

Editor’s Note:

Please note differences in ingredient amounts when following the magazine version of this recipe.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe8
Calories402
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
20g
26%
Saturated Fat
6g
29%
Cholesterol
91mg
30%
Sodium
396mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
21g
7%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
34g
67%
Vitamin C
6mg
6%
Calcium
67mg
5%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
359mg
8%

* 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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