Mexican Chicken Tinga Recipe Slow Cooker
Description
Mexican Chicken Tinga is a flavorful and delicious dish. This slow cooker version is easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe has a great combination of ingredients, including chicken, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. It is perfect served over rice with some fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. It also tastes great when served in tacos or burritos. It’s a great way to spice up your weeknight meals!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
1. Place the chicken in the slow cooker. In a medium bowl, mix together the diced tomatoes, green chiles, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and chicken broth. Pour the mixture over the chicken. 2. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. 3. When the chicken is cooked, shred with two forks. Stir in the cilantro and serve. 4. Serve the chicken over rice, in tacos, or in burritos. Enjoy!
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Medium Bowl
- Two Forks
Notes
This dish can be served with a variety of sides such as refried beans, Mexican rice, a salad, or your favorite vegetables. You can also use this recipe to make chicken tacos or burritos, just add some extra toppings such as cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and sour cream. This dish can also be made in the oven. Just preheat the oven to 350 degrees and bake for 30 minutes. If you like your food spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper. If you prefer milder food, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it altogether. This dish can also be frozen for later. Place the cooked chicken in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
One serving of Mexican Chicken Tinga contains approximately 250 calories, 7 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrates, and 33 grams of protein. It is also a good source of vitamins A and C, and minerals such as calcium and iron. This recipe is also low in sodium. Enjoy!
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