These Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tacos are our family favorite. The best part is that we can make the shredded chicken ahead of time since the flavors only get deeper and earthier over time. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry Serve these Chicken Tinga Tacos with crunchy, colorful toppings such as shredded purple/green cabbage, corn, red onions, and cilantro, and a generous sprinkle of favorite Mexican cheeses: pepper jack, cotija, or queso fresco. Then, add a dollop of creamy guacamole or this incredibly delicious Cilantro Jalapeno Sauce from my favorite blogger - Palak Patel. This addicting & versatile sauce needs a few basic ingredients and is ready in under 5-mins. Check out more recipes using this sauce on The Chutney Life.
What is Tinga
Tinga is a traditional dish originating from the state of Puebla, home of the battle that Cinco de Mayo commemorates. It is made with shredded chicken in a sauce made from tomatoes, chipotle chilis in adobo sauce sliced onions, and garlic. Often, it is served on a tostada and accompanied by a layer of refried beans, and you can top it with avocado slices, shredded lettuce, crumbled cheese, sour cream, and salsa.
Why you will love this delicious Chicken Tinga
Quick & EASY to make in the Instant Pot and can be made-aheadCrowd pleaser, no-fail recipeGluten-free with corn tortillasCan be made low carb by serving over chopped romaine
Note: Although I LOVE making this Chicken Tinga recipe in the Instant Pot, it will also work great in a slow cooker or stovetop. Just adjust the timings so that the chicken is cooked soft and can be easily shredded!
Step-by-step recipe with photos
Puree quartered tomato, garlic, and half a can of chipotle peppers with adobo sauce and set aside. Tip: Double up all the ingredients here, so you can use the full 7 ounces can of Chipotle peppers in adobo, 2 tomatoes, and 8 garlic cloves. This will make a little over a cup of sauce. Use half and freeze half for later or add more sauce for extra heat in the end!
Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat oil. Add sliced onions and cook for a minute with a glass lid on, followed by diced tomatoes, chicken breasts, broth, and salt. Then, pour the pepper puree over the chicken breasts. Following this, select the Manual/Pressure Cook (HI) option and adjust the cooking time to 8 minutes.
Allow 10 minutes of natural pressure release. Next, open the Instant Pot, take the chicken out and shred it using two forks. Afterward, put the shredded chicken back in the pot and turn the Instant Pot to Saute mode. Cook for 5 mins or until the sauce thickens to the desired consistency. Adjust salt and add cayenne pepper to taste.
How to Serve Chicken Tinga
To serve, cook the corn tortilla directly over medium flame until it gets a few charr marks. You can also cook the tortillas on a cast-iron skillet. Serve with cabbage, red onions, cilantro, guacamole, cheese, and a squeeze of fresh lime!
Mexican Cheeses to serve with Tinga Tacos
Cotija - Aged cheese made with cow milk, is mild, salty, and crumblyQueso Fresco - Fresh cheese made with cow milk is similar to feta and has a salty-sour kickPepper Jack - Semi-soft cheese with peppers and chilies with a creamy, delicate tasteCheck out more on different Mexican Cheeses at Bon Appetit
More Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Spinach and Mushroom QuesadillaChicken Tortilla SoupChicken Enchilada QuinoaBlack Bean & Corn Quesadilla
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