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Chicken Tinga Tacos
Smoky chipotle chicken tinga tacos with onions — a 25-minute chicken dinner with bold Mexican flavor.
Prep 10 min
Cook 15 min
Total 25 min
Serves 4
Dinner·Mexican·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Tinga
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast (shredded)
- 1 can chipotle in adobo (minced)
- 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 12 corn or flour tortillas
- Cotija cheese
- Cilantro
- Lime
Instructions
- 1
Chicken tinga tacos
Sauté onion in oil until soft. Add tomatoes and chipotle; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in shredded chicken and cook 5 minutes until saucy. Serve in warm tortillas with cotija, cilantro, and lime.
Nutrition per serving: 390 cal · 36g protein · 32g carbs · 14g fat · 4g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
