Description
Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos are a delicious blend of smoky and spicy flavors, perfect for any taco night. With tender chicken cooked to perfection and served on warm corn tortillas, these tacos deliver an unforgettable culinary experience that will impress your friends and family. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are ideal for casual gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 corn tortillas
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts flat in the crockpot.
- Add minced garlic and chopped onions over the chicken.
- In a bowl, mix diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, and chicken broth; pour over the chicken.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is easily shredded.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks and serve on warmed corn tortillas with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg