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Yummly
June 6, 2025
Chicken tinga tacos are an easy way to upgrade your weeknight dinner. Minimal chopping and a little bit of simmering in a spicy, smoky sauce delivers a traditional Mexican dish for a casual yet extraordinary meal. Get tips for variations on the recipe in the accompanying article. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Ericka Sanchez.
$3.37 / Serving 
Estimated Price / Serving
14 Ingredients
EASY
1/1
Chicken Tinga Tacos
ByYummly
Instructions
1
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Add tomatoes, garlic cloves, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, a quarter of the sliced onions, and 1/2 cup water to a blender container. Blend until smooth. Set aside.
2
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Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add remaining onion strips, reduce heat to low, and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes.
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Strain the tomato mixture from the blender into the sautéed onions. Stir in 1/2 cup water, oregano, and chicken bouillon. Add more water in 1/4 cup increments if you prefer your mixture with more liquid. Add shredded chicken; stir, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
4
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Top tortillas with chicken tinga. Garnish with cabbage, cilantro, cheese and a squeeze of lime juice.
32.36 g
Carbs
22.34 g
Fat
24.61 g
Protein
466.44 kcal
Calories
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Diet at a Glance
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Low Fat
Low Sugar
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Nutrition Per Serving
Energy
466 kcal(23%)
Total Fat
22 g(34%)
Saturated
7 g(41%)
Trans
0 g(5%)
Unsaturated
0 g(1%)
Cholesterol
82 mg(27%)
Total Carbs
32 g(11%)
Fiber
6 g(20%)
Sugars
4 g(11%)
Proteins
25 g(49%)
Sodium
610 mg(25%)
Polyunsaturated
4 g(0%)
Monounsaturated
9 g(0%)
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Glycemic Analysis
Glycemic Index 8 Moderate
Glycemic Load 2 Low
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