Sautéed Chicken Tinga with Chipotle and Tomatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

Smoky chipotle peppers and fresh tomatoes create a rich sauce for tender shredded chicken, ideal for tostadas or tacos. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, diced tomatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Place 1 lb chicken breasts in a medium saucepan with 1 cup chicken broth, 1/2 tsp salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken and shred finely with two forks.
2. Step 2: In a blender, combine 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Blend until smooth.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium thinly sliced white onion and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
4. Step 4: Pour the chipotle tomato sauce into the skillet with onions, add 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until thickened and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Stir in shredded chicken and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through and flavors combine.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving with warm tortillas or tostadas.