Best 5 Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos Recipes

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Slow cooker chicken tinga tacos are a flavorful and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers. This Mexican-inspired dish combines tender, shredded chicken, a flavorful tomato-based sauce, and a variety of toppings to create a delicious and satisfying taco. Whether you're a fan of traditional Mexican cuisine or simply looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy tacos, this slow cooker chicken tinga recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TINGA



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A spicy chicken and chile dish. A good friend of mine from Guadalajara who works hard to make this on the stove inspired me to make my own version in the slow cooker. Serve on tostada shells and garnish with chopped cilantro and onions.

Provided by angelosmommy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Chicken

Time 3h

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 onion, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, chopped and seeded
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¾ (1 pound) chorizo sausage

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, onion, tomato sauce, chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, jalapeno peppers, garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in a slow cooker.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 hours. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using 2 forks; return to the slow cooker.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir chorizo into chicken mixture.
  • Cook on Low for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.9 g, Cholesterol 30.2 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 418.4 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

CHICKEN TINGA TACOS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 chipotles in adobo, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 cup chicken stock
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
Charred corn tortillas, for serving
Cotija cheese
Fresh cilantro leaves
Pickled Shallots and Red Onions (recipe follows)
Salsa
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 shallot, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and saute until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the chipotles, garlic, cumin, salt and cayenne and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and cook until they begin to simmer, about 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and carefully ladle the sauce into a heat-safe blender. Puree until smooth. Pour the sauce back into the pan over medium heat and add the chicken, stirring to incorporate the chicken into the sauce. Cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortillas and desired toppings.
  • Combine the white vinegar, sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a small saucepan with 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Add the onions and shallots to a pint jar and pour the liquid over the top. Let cool completely. Refrigerate up to 1 week.

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN TINGA TACOS



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Tinga is a Pueblan dish of braised chicken or pork in a chipotle, tomato and onion sauce, traditionally served on crisp tostadas and finished with toppings like crema, avocado and shredded lettuce. Some versions braise the meat directly in the sauce, while others call for chicken or pork that's already been cooked to be warmed in the sauce. (Some variations include chorizo, too.) The dish is widely popular because it's affordable and versatile, and tastes complex even though it is easy to make. For this slow-cooker adaptation, the bulk of the cook time is hands-off braising. Fresh corn is not traditional in tinga, but it's delicious, adding pops of sweetness and a flavor that echoes the corn tortillas or tostadas. Add one chipotle for a mild spice level or three for a more intense result.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Time 6h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 cup crushed tomatoes, preferably fire roasted (about 9 ounces)
5 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 to 3 chipotle chiles, minced, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (from 1 can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 white or red onion, thinly sliced
Coarse kosher salt
Kernels cut from 2 small ears fresh corn (about 2 cups) or 10 ounces frozen, thawed corn
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Juice of 1/2 lime (about 2 teaspoons), plus more to taste
8 corn tortillas or tostadas
Mexican-style crema or sour cream, for serving
Sliced avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • In a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker, combine the chicken thighs, crushed tomatoes, garlic, chipotle chiles and adobo sauce, tomato paste, vegetable oil, bay leaf, oregano, cumin and half the onion. (Reserve the other half for serving.) Stir to combine and season with 2 teaspoons of salt. Cook on low until the chicken is very tender, about 6 hours.
  • About 15 minutes before serving, turn the heat to high and stir in the corn kernels, onion powder and lime juice. Cook until the corn is warmed through, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, if using tortillas, warm them.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf. Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken. Taste the tinga and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve the tinga on tortillas or tostadas, topped with the remaining sliced onion, the crema and the avocado.

EASY CHICKEN TINGA TACOS



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I created this recipe one New Year's Eve when looking for an easy chicken tinga. This is always a big hit at my parties. The leftovers taste great and you can serve it the next day over rice, or anything really!

Provided by KristinaA

Time 6h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
1 tablespoon garlic powder
7 ounces chipotle salsa
1 (14 ounce) can pickled carrots and jalapenos, sliced
1 pinch seasoned salt, or to taste
12 (6 inch) warm corn tortillas, or as needed
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Lay in a slow cooker and sprinkle with garlic powder. Pour salsa over top and then picked carrots and jalapenos, plus all juices.
  • Cook on Low until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 6 to 7 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Remove chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and sprinkle seasoned salt in. Mix around the chicken in the juices.
  • Fill warmed tortillas with chicken mixture and top with sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 24.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 412.7 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN TINGA TACOS (TINGA DE POLLO) RECIPE BY TASTY



Chicken Tinga Tacos (Tinga De Pollo) Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, garlic, whole cloves, tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chicken stock, cumin, nutmeg, vegetable oil, white onions, chorizo, iceberg lettuce, kosher salt, black pepper, avocados, corn tortillas

Provided by Scott Loitsch

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
6 cloves garlic, 4 minced, 2 smashed
2 whole cloves
2 tomatoes
5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
½ cup chicken stock
2 teaspoons cumin
½ teaspoon nutmeg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 white onions, halved and sliced
¼ lb chorizo
1 head iceberg lettuce, shredded
kosher salt
black pepper, freshly ground
2 avocados, sliced
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a saucepan over medium heat with enough water to cover by 1 inch (3 cm).
  • Add the smashed garlic and cloves. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, 12-15 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot, cool slightly, then shred with two forks.
  • Place a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, until smoking.
  • Add the tomatoes and roll slowly around until blackened on all sides, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the seared tomatoes to a blender with chipotle peppers, chicken stock, cumin, and nutmeg. Blend until smooth.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, onions, and chorizo. Cook 2-3 minutes until the onions have softened and the chorizo has rendered a little fat.
  • Add the lettuce and sauté 2-3 additional minutes, until softened.
  • Add the tomato-chili mixture and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly to incorporate.
  • Add the shredded chicken and bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer, uncovered, until most of the liquid has cooked off, about 10-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve on warm corn tortillas with sliced avocado.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 789 calories, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 13 grams

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for the most tender and flavorful results.
  • Chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they cook evenly.
  • Use a variety of peppers, such as poblano, Anaheim, and jalapeño, to add flavor and heat to the dish.
  • Add a chipotle pepper in adobo sauce for a smoky flavor.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables with a combination of chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Slow-cook the chicken and vegetables on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  • Shred the chicken with two forks or a hand mixer.
  • Serve the chicken tinga on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, and guacamole.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooker chicken tinga tacos are a delicious and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the vegetables are perfectly cooked, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal or a party. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.

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