Slow Cooker Spicy Smoky Chicken Tinga Recipe

Like pulled chicken? You will love slow cooker smoky and spicy chicken tinga or Mexican pulled chicken and it is about as versatile as dishes come. You can make tacos, burritos, tostadas or nachos! I like to make a big batch and freeze into family sized portions. Once I have it completely cooked in the slow cooker I pull it or shred it and then I add back to the slow cooker to keep it warm for serving. | ethnicspoon.com

Slow Cooker Spicy Smoky Chicken Tinga Recipe

Slow cooker smoky and spicy chicken tinga or Mexican pulled chicken is about as versatile as dishes come. You can make tacos, burritos, tostadas or nachos! I like to make a big batch and freeze into family sized portions. Once I have it completely cooked in the slow cooker I pull it or shred it and then I add back to the slow cooker to keep it warm for serving.

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Course: Main dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: chicken taco, pulled chicken, slow cooker, taco recipe

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 20

Servings:

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breast boneless skinless
1 tsp salt
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 garlic cloves minced
1 onion small, diced
1 tsp oregano
2 Tbsp cilantro chopped
1 tsp cumin
2 bay leaves
14 oz tomatoes can, petite diced
2 tsp cornstarch

Toppings:

1 avocado diced
1 cup red cabbage chopped
½ cup cotija cheese crumbled
1 lime cut into wedges
8 flour tortillas

Instructions

Place chicken, and the remaining ingredients except the toppings in the bowl of a slow cooker. Cook on high for 3-4 hours. Stir every hour to combine the flavors.
After 3 hours check if the chicken will separate easily with a fork and then it is done. When done, transfer the chicken to a cutting board, and shred using two forks.
Return to the cooker, and mix in with the juices. Serve on four tortillas with avocado, red cabbage, crumbled cotija, and lime wedges.

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