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Tinga de Pollo

A traditional Mexican dish featuring shredded chicken in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce, often served with tortillas.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 1 kg boneless chicken breasts shredded
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
Toppings
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sliced avocado
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. In a large pot, boil the chicken in salted water until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove, cool, and shred the chicken.
Make the Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the chopped tomatoes, chipotle peppers, oregano, and cumin. Cook until the tomatoes break down, about 10 minutes.
  4. Blend the sauce until smooth, then return it to the skillet and add the chicken broth. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the shredded chicken to the sauce, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Serve hot with tortillas and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Tinga de Pollo can be served with rice or used as a filling for tacos or burritos.

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