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Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Recipe
Slow Cooker chicken tinga represents a spicy chicken and chile dish shared by a dedicated friend from Guadalajara who works hard to maintain authentic traditional flavors in this beloved regional specialty. This authentic recipe reflects genuine Mexican cooking through the Guadalajara connection while the friend's dedication ensures traditional preparation methods are preserved. The spicy chicken and chile combination creates the distinctive flavors that define authentic tinga.
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.
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 |
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| 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 | 20% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| 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.
