
By Clare Andrews
Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
4 steps
Prep:5minCook:6h
This slow cooker Chicken Tinga recipe combines the rich, smoky flavours of a traditional authentic tinga with all the convenience of using the slow cooker. Tinga is a popular Mexican stew dish, using scrumptious tender shredded chicken which is seasoned with a blend of tomatoes, chipotle seasoning, and spices, then slow cooked to perfection.
Updated at: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:22:40 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
44
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories249.9 kcal (12%)
Total Fat8.2 g (12%)
Carbs14.7 g (6%)
Sugars5 g (6%)
Protein29.1 g (58%)
Sodium268.7 mg (13%)
Fiber3.2 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings

1red pepper
de-seeded and sliced

1onion
peeled and diced

garlic paste

2tomatoes
ripe, chopped

1 tablespoontomato paste

500gboneless chicken thigh fillets

1 teaspoonground coriander

1 teaspoonmild chilli powder

smokey chipotle seasoning

250mlchicken bone broth
or chicken stock

tacos
or tostada if you prefer

iceberg lettuce
sliced

fresh coriander leaves

lime
Instructions
Step 1
Start by de-seeding and slicing a red pepper then peel and dice a white onion. Then chop two ripe tomatoes. So add your vegetables to your slow cooker. Then open up the boneless chicken thighs and place into your slow cooker. Add your spices, tomato puree and chicken stock to the slow cooker then cook on low for 6 to 7 hours.
Step 2
Remove each chicken thigh and place onto a chopping board then shred the meat using two forks. Once you have shredded all the chicken thighs then place in a serving bowl.
Step 3
Then add a squeeze of lime and chopped coriander.
Step 4
Finally serve you slow cooker chicken tinga in the taco shells topped jalapeno peppers, fresh coriander and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve with a side of Guacamole, Sour Cream and iceberg lettuce
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