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Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga


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  • Author: amelia
  • Total Time: 375 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Description

A flavorful and spicy slow cooker chicken dish that’s perfect for tacos, burritos, or served over rice.


Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can (14 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 23 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Tortillas for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Start by placing the chicken thighs directly into the slow cooker.
  2. In a blender, combine the diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well coated. Add the sliced onions on top.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 360 minutes or high for 240 minutes until the chicken is fork-tender.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and mix it back into the sauce.
  6. Serve in warm tortillas, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the spice level by modifying the number of chipotle peppers used.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 360 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg