Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga
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Ingredients
- 1 whole white onion, roughly diced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
- 2-3 pounds chicken thighs
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2-5 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- Mexican oregano (if available)
Instructions
- Place the diced onion, smashed garlic cloves, fire-roasted tomatoes, chicken thighs, salt, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, black pepper, cumin, and oregano in a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken, shred it, and set it aside to cool.
- Blend the braising liquid into a smooth sauce.
- Set the slow cooker to high, add the shredded chicken back in, and cook for an additional 10 minutes to reduce the sauce and coat the meat.
- Serve the chicken tinga warm with its thick sauce in tacos, nachos, burritos, or other dishes.
- Optional: If desired, blend the braising liquid into a smooth sauce for added flavor and spice.
- Enjoy your flavorful and versatile Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga!
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