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Chicken Tinga Tacos

35 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 1 panPicky-eater safe bet: a plain tortilla$13.50520 cal ยท 42g protein

Ingredients

  • boneless skinless chicken breasts1ยฝ lb
  • chipotle peppers in adobo1 can
  • fire-roasted diced tomatoes1 can
  • yellow onion1 count
  • garlic3 cloves
  • dried oregano1 tsp
  • corn tortillas12 count
  • cotija cheese4 oz
  • avocado2 count
  • vegetable oil2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Simmer the chicken breasts in salted water about 15 minutes until cooked through, then shred with two forks.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, cook the sliced onion in oil over medium heat 5 minutes. Add the garlic for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Blend the tomatoes with 1-2 chipotle peppers (fewer for kids), a spoonful of adobo sauce, and the oregano. Pour into the skillet and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer 3 minutes until saucy.

  5. 5

    Warm the tortillas and fill with the chicken, crumbled cotija, and sliced avocado.

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