The Best Crockpot Chicken Tinga Recipe!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner; chicken thighs are more economical.

chipotle peppers

💰Cheaper: smoked paprika

Smoked paprika provides a similar smoky flavor at a lower cost.

Add 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast to the bottom of a crock pot.

In a food processor or blender, add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, 1 medium onion (diced), 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes, and 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.

Blend these ingredients together until smooth and combined.

Pour the blended mixture on top of the chicken in the crock pot.

Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours until the chicken shreds easily.

Remove the chicken, shred it, and stir it back into the sauce in the crock pot.

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