Slow-Cooked Chicken Tinga with Chipotle and Tomato

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-14 · Updated 2026-05-14

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Tender shredded chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce, perfect for tacos or tostadas. This Mexican-inspired Cinco de Mayo recipe, ready in about 195 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 280 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 pounds chicken breasts
2 peppers with 2 tbsp sauce chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
14 oz can diced tomatoes
1 medium, sliced yellow onion
3, minced garlic cloves
1 cup chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh lime juice

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 sliced medium yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Transfer the onion and garlic to a slow cooker. Add 1.5 pounds chicken breasts, 14 oz canned diced tomatoes, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 chipotle peppers with 2 tbsp adobo sauce (chopped), 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded.
Step 4: Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir in 1 tbsp fresh lime juice. Mix well and keep warm for serving.