Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga



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Prep Time:
15 mins

Cook Time:
2 hrs 45 mins

Total Time:
3 hrs

Servings:
18

Yield:
18 servings


Ingredients

  • 4skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1onion, chopped
  • 1(15 ounce) cantomato sauce
  • 1(7 ounce) canchipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, chopped and seeded
  • 2fresh jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1teaspoonground oregano
  • 1teaspoonground cumin
  • 1teaspoonchili powder
  • ¼teaspoonred 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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