Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Instant Pot Recipes. (Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Recipe). Heat is something you cannot take shortcuts with when it comes to tinga. Classic tinga is spicy and that is a fact. Where you can take shortcuts is in the cooking of the chicken. Let your multi-functional pressure cooker take the fuss out of things for you while you kick back and enjoy this classic! Garnish with sliced avocado, cilantro, and cotija cheese if desired.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 27 mins

Additional: 20 mins

Total: 52 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 large onion

sliced into petals

3 pounds skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano

6 canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce

finely chopped

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon salt

6 tostada shells

Instant Pot Caldillo

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until onions have softened about 2 minutes. Turn off Saute function. Add chicken oregano chipotle peppers tomatoes and salt.

Step 2

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 4

Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool for 10 minutes. Shred chicken and return to the pot. Stir to combine. Spoon chicken tinga on tostadas using a slotted spoon and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 380.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 50.3g 101%

Carbohydrates: 19.6g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.8g 15%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 10.6g 16%

Saturated Fat: 2.4g 12%

Cholesterol: 129.3mg 43%

Vitamin A Iu: 966.4IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 32mg 246%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 71%

Vitamin C: 13.9mg 23%

Folate: 27.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 82.9mg 8%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 72.8mg 26%

Potassium: 809mg 23%

Sodium: 782mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 95.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.