Chicken Tinga Instant Pot Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Tinga makes the most amazing chicken tacos ever! It's got this smoky chipotle flavor mixed with tangy tomato sauce that makes the chicken super flavorful. You'd think you're eating at a fancy restaurant, but you can whip it up so fast right in your own kitchen with the Instant Pot! It only takes 35 minutes, so it's perfect for busy days. Plus, it's low-carb, Keto, Paleo, dairy-free, so it's great for everyone. It's a healthy and nutritious option for meal prep, and it's so easy to make. You can even serve it at your next party! This chicken tinga recipe is perfect for anyone with food allergies too.
Equipment
- Instant pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Cooking spoon or spatula
Ingredients
Sauce:
- 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 small Onion cut into quarters
- 3 cloves Garlic smashed
- 1 cup Low-sodium chicken broth
- 14 ounces Fire-roasted tomatoes 1 small can
- 1/2 tsp Salt adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper adjust to taste
Chicken:
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2-3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
To Serve:
- 12 small Corn tortillas or flour tortillas
- 2 ripe Avocados avodos smashed
- 1 small Red d onion chopped
- 1/4 cup choppediCilantro lantro
- Crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
- 2 Limes cut into wedges
Instructions
- Put all the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot using the sauté setting, then cook the chopped onion until it's soft, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chicken and sauce to the Instant Pot with the sautéed onion. Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on manual for 8 minutes. Let it sit for 10 minutes after cooking before opening the lid.
- Use two forks to shred the chicken inside the Instant Pot (no lid). Let it cook for 5 more minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Make your tacos by putting mashed avocado, chicken, chopped onion, cilantro, cheese, and lime juice on tortillas.
Notes
- You can use chicken thighs, chicken breast, or chicken tenders—whatever you prefer!
- Chicken tinga isn't just for tacos! Try it in salads, burritos, bowls, nachos, and tostadas too.
- If you've got leftover Chicken Tinga, store the meat in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 5 days. When you're ready to eat, just add your favorite toppings onto your tacos. Simple!