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Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga

Name: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 4 h 25 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 8 ounces fresh chorizo; 1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 3 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 16 corn tortillas (6 inches); Optional: Shredded lettuce and pico de gallo

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 4 hours

Makes

8 servings

I first fell in love with this traditional Mexican dish at a taco stand inside a gas station. This is how I now make it at home. My version has a nice zing without being overly spicy.—Ramona Parris, Canton, Georgia

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Ingredients

8 ounces fresh chorizo
1-1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 corn tortillas (6 inches)
Optional: Shredded lettuce and pico de gallo

Directions

In a small skillet, fully cook chorizo over medium heat, breaking meat into crumbles, 6-8 minutes; drain. Transfer to a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Add next 9 ingredients; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low 4-5 hours or until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred with 2 forks. Remove and discard onions; strain cooking juices and skim fat. Return cooking juices and chicken to slow cooker; heat through. Serve chicken in corn tortillas. If desired, top with shredded lettuce and pico de gallo.

Can you freeze Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga?

Freeze cooled chicken mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add broth if necessary.

Test Kitchen tips

Chipotle peppers are dried and smoked jalapenos. They come canned in adobo sauce and can be found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 363 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 800mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein.

Slow-Cooker Chicken Tinga

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