Description
Chicken Tinga is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish where tender chicken simmers in a smoky chipotle sauce. Perfect for tacos or served over rice, this recipe brings together simple ingredients into a festive meal that delights both the palate and the senses. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy night in, Chicken Tinga transforms any occasion into a celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (to taste)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Add shredded chicken to the skillet with the tomato mixture and stir in chicken broth. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve in tacos or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg