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Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tacos

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Tender, smoky, and spicy chicken slow-cooked to perfection and served on warm tortillas for a bold and comforting taco experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breasts)
  • 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 (14 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • A handful fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Corn or flour tortillas, warmed (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  2. In a bowl, combine sautéed onions and garlic with diced tomatoes, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, smoked paprika, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Place chicken thighs in the slow cooker. Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken, coating each piece.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours until chicken is tender and easily shredded. Alternatively, cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, checking for doneness.
  5. Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred using two forks or meat claws. Return shredded chicken to slow cooker and stir to coat with sauce.
  6. Optional: Warm tortillas on a dry skillet or over a gas flame for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve chicken tinga on warm tortillas, topped with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime. Add optional toppings like diced onions, avocado slices, or crumbled queso fresco.

Notes

Sautéing onions and garlic before slow cooking enhances flavor. Use chicken thighs for juiciness. If sauce is too watery after cooking, remove chicken and simmer sauce on stove to thicken before shredding. For milder heat, reduce chipotle peppers or substitute with smoked paprika and chili powder. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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