Description
Crockpot Crispy Chicken Tinga Tacos are a flavor-packed delight that combines tender chicken with zesty tomatoes, smoky chipotle, and a splash of lime, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, these tacos are not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning with vibrant toppings. Your family and friends will be reaching for seconds when they savor the rich flavors that make this dish irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh toppings: cilantro, avocado slices, crumbled cheese
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic.
- Layer the chicken in the crockpot, add onions and garlic on top, and pour in tomato sauce and chipotle peppers.
- Drizzle lime juice over everything and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Toast tortillas in a skillet until golden brown.
- Shred chicken in the crockpot and fill each tortilla with the mixture; top with cilantro, avocado, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg