Chicken Tinga Tacos

Main Dishes

5 from 1 vote

These saucy and spicy Chicken Tinga Tacos are the perfect quick and easy dinner recipe. We're using shredded rotisserie chicken to make it even simpler!

Shredded dark and white meat chicken simmers in a smoky and slightly spicy roasted tomato-chile sauce before being piled high on toasted corn tortillas with all your favorite toppings. Perfect for a busy weeknight when you're still craving something delicious!

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Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 40

Makes: 10 - 12 tacos

Ingredients

Chicken Tinga

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
4 roma tomatoes, halved
1/2 white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 canned chipotle peppers, plus 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chicken stock
4 cups shredded chicken (I think a mix of white and dark meat works best)

Taco Ingredients

10-12 corn tortillas, warmed
1/4 white onion, minced
1/2 cup minced cilantro leaves
8 radishes, cut into small matchsticks
1/2 cup Mexican crema
1/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

Preheat an oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roast the tomatoes. Toss the halved tomatoes, garlic, and onion with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes, until the tomatoes are blistered.
Blend the sauce. Transfer the contents of the baking sheet to a blender with the tomato paste, chipotle peppers and sauce, cumin, oregano, and chicken stock and blend until smooth. Season the sauce with a bit of salt and pepper.
Simmer the sauce and chicken. Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot and shimmering, pour in the sauce and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer and add the shredded chicken. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Uncover and simmer for 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Assemble. Layer the chicken into warmed tortillas and top as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 15gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 270mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 297IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 69mgIron: 1mg