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2) Chicken Tinga Tacos for Weeknights

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional: shredded cheese cilantro, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Put chicken, onion, tomatoes, broth, chipotles, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper into the crockpot.
  2. Cook on low for 4–5 hours or high for 2–3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
  3. Remove chicken to a bowl and shred with two forks, then return to the sauce and stir.
  4. Warm tortillas, fill with chicken, and top with cheese, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.