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Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TINGA

This slow cooker chicken tinga is a must-try that’s effortless to prepare! It's an easy way to create a mouthwatering meal that’s bursting with flavor.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time4 hours
Total Time4 hours 5 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken tinga, chicken tinga slow cooker, slow cooker chicken tinga
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 1.5 pounds
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 medium-sized white or sweet onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves crushed
  • 16 ounces enchilada sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Add the seasoned chicken to the slow cooker.
  • Finely chop the chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • Add the diced onion, crushed garlic, enchilada sauce, chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin, and oregano to the slow cooker.
  • Lightly mix the ingredients in the slow cooker. Then, add the bay leaf on top.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook everything on low for 3-4 hours, or until fully cooked and the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked, carefully remove the bay leaf and chicken from the slow cooker. Place the chicken on a cutting board. Then, shred the chicken with two forks.
  • Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker, mix, and let it simmer on low for another 5-10 minutes. Then, serve this chicken tinga and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Storage: You can store leftover chicken tinga in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Or, freeze leftovers for up to two months.
  • How To Shred Chicken: You can shred the fully cooked chicken on a cutting board using two forks. Or, add the cooked chicken to a stand mixer or hand mixer. Then, turn the mixer on low and it will shred the chicken.
  • Simmer: After shredding the chicken, add it to the slow cooker to simmer in the sauce for at least another five minutes to absorb all the flavors before serving.
 
WW Points: 1 point per serving
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Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.8g | Protein: 52.4g | Fat: 3.2g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1080mg | Fiber: 5.8g | Sugar: 9.6g