Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 180 min
Ingredients: 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; 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 0.75 (1 pound) chorizo sausage

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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.

Recipe by angelosmommy

Updated on September 11, 2022

close up view of Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga with a tortilla, lettuce and tomato, served with pineapple on a plate

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

Servings:

18

Yield:

18 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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.

Cook's Note:

Cooking times are approximate. My large slow cooker cooks very fast and the chicken only takes 2 hours. Your cooking time may vary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131	Calories
8g	Fat
4g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g	10%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 30mg	10%
Sodium 418mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g
Vitamin C 4mg	18%
Calcium 13mg	1%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 216mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.