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Mexican Tinga recipe is a Mexican Dinner meal that takes several minutes to make. If you enjoy Mexican for Dinner, you will like Mexican Tinga!

Mexican Tinga

Mexican Tinga Recipe
Mexican Tinga

Most Americans like to think that Mexican food should be covered with a thick blanket of cheese. This authentic dish has so much flavor that you won't miss the cheese. You can adjust the number chipotle's to your taste. 2 is very hot for most people....Enjoy!

What Course Is Mexican Tinga?

Mexican Tinga is for Dinner.


How Long Does Mexican Tinga Recipe Take To Prepare?

Mexican Tinga takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Mexican Tinga Recipe Take To Cook?

Mexican Tinga takes several minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Mexican Tinga Recipe Make?

Mexican Tinga makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Mexican Tinga Recipe?

The ingredients for Mexican Tinga are:

Mexican Tinga

1T Olove oil
1 large onion ( cut into rings)
1 15 oz. can stewed tomato's
1 7 oz. can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp ground cinnamin
2 cubes Knorr chicken boullion
Crisp Iceberg lettuce leaves
Light sour cream



How Do I Make Mexican Tinga?

Here is how you make Mexican Tinga:

Sautee onions in oil on med heat just to "sweat" them, about 5-6 min. In a blender or food processor, add tomatoes, 2 Knorr chicken boullion cubes, 1-2 chipotle peppers (Very Hot) a little of the adobo sauce and cinnamin. Blend together. Place into a slow cooker. Add onions and chicken. Cook on high for 6-7 hours. Remove chicken breast, shred them using 2 forks. Place back into slow cooker and mix. Serve on iceberg lettuce leaves with a dollup of low fat sour cream. It's a little messy but SO delicious!*Serving size2 lettuce leaves filled with Tinga with 2 Tbsp light sour cream* Makes about 6 servings* I use 2 chipotle peppers because I love spicy food. You may want to try it with just one if you are not sure.* You can also boil the chicken breast before hand, shred it and add to mixture before cooking. I just like to cook the chicken with the mixture for more flavor.Number of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELIBELI40.


What's The Nutritional Info For Mexican Tinga?

The nutritional information for Mexican Tinga is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 224.1
  • Total Fat: 4.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 92.9 mg
  • Sodium: 294.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 37.5 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Mexican Tinga?

Mexican Tinga is Mexican cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Mexican Tinga Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Mexican Tinga is Low Fat


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