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Ashley Conrad
By Ashley Conrad

Chicken Tinga Tacos

5 steps
Prep:15minCook:1h 15min
Taste of Home - Winter 2026
Updated at: Mon, 29 Dec 2025 05:05:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great
Glycemic Index
48
Low
Glycemic Load
15
Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories357.2 kcal (18%)
Total Fat10.2 g (15%)
Carbs31.2 g (12%)
Sugars2.2 g (2%)
Protein33.7 g (67%)
Sodium585.8 mg (29%)
Fiber2.5 g (9%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1
In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Return all chicken to pan. Add onion, tomatoes, broth, Chipotle peppers, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes.
Dutch OvenDutch Oven
PlatePlate
dried oreganodried oregano1 tsp
boneless skinless chicken breastsboneless skinless chicken breasts1 lb
canola oilcanola oil2 Tbsp
ground cuminground cumin2 tsp
can fire-roasted diced tomatoescan fire-roasted diced tomatoes14.5 oz
garlic clovesgarlic cloves3
saltsalt1 tsp
oniononion
Chipotle peppers in Adobe sauceChipotle peppers in Adobe sauce3 Tbsp
chicken brothchicken broth½ cup
boneless skinless chicken thighsboneless skinless chicken thighs1.5 lbs
Step 2
Remove chicken from pan; shred with 2 forks.
ForkFork
Cutting BoardCutting Board
Step 3
Puree remaining liquid in pan using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree in batches in a blender.
BlenderBlenderMix
Step 4
Return sauce and chicken to pan. Simmer until liquid has reduced, about 30 minutes longer.
Dutch OvenDutch Oven
Step 5
Serve chicken in corn tortillas; drizzle with sauce. Garnish as desired.
corn tortillas 6 inchcorn tortillas 6 inch16

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