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Instant Pot Chicken Tinga

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πŸ— This 30-Minute Instant Pot Chicken Tinga recipe offers a quick and authentic way to enjoy rich Mexican flavors with minimal effort.
⏱️ Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal combines tender chicken with a smoky, spicy sauce for a satisfying, wholesome dish.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil

– 1 small yellow onion

– 2 cloves of minced garlic

– 1 cup of fire-roasted diced tomatoes

– 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

– 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce

– 1 teaspoon of ground cumin

– 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt

– 2/3 cup of chicken broth

– 2 pounds of chicken breast or thighs

– 3 cups of cauliflower rice

– 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

– 1 large sliced avocado

– 1/4 cup diced red onion

– 1/4 cup fresh cilantro

Instructions

1-First, prepare the ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic for easy sautΓ©ing.

2-Second, set your Instant Pot to sautΓ© mode and add 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil, then cook the onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes until they’re soft and aromatic.

3-Third, blend the sauce by combining 1 cup of fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt, and 2/3 cup of chicken broth until smooth.

4-Fourth, pour the blended sauce into the Instant Pot, then add 2 pounds of chicken breast or thighs.

5-Fifth, seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 9 minutes, followed by a quick release.

6-Sixth, remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and mix it back into the sauce for even flavor distribution.

7-Seventh, serve it hot with 3 cups of cauliflower rice, 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes, 1 large sliced avocado, 1/4 cup diced red onion, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.

8-Eighth, enhance the dish with extras like salsa or more avocado for added zest the flavor gets even better if you let it rest for a day.

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Notes

⏲️ Letting the dish rest for a day enhances the flavors and texture.
πŸ”₯ Adjust the number of chipotle peppers to control spiciness.
πŸ₯‘ Add fresh toppings like avocado, cilantro, or salsa for freshness and added flavor.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot cooking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 221 calories
  • Sugar: 3 grams
  • Sodium: 600 milligrams
  • Fat: 8 grams
  • Saturated Fat: 1 gram
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
  • Trans Fat: 0 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 9 grams
  • Fiber: 3 grams
  • Protein: 26 grams
  • Cholesterol: 70 milligrams