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Tinga de Pollo Tostadas

Eunice Huerta
Tinga de Pollo... shredded chicken in a rich, spicy tomato-chipotle sauce with sliced onions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded *See notes
  • 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • 2 teaspoons of minced garlic
  • 5 Roma tomatoes
  • 1 large white onion sliced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: Avocado slices Cotija cheese, lime crema, shredded lettuce

Instructions
 

  • Cook and shred chicken breasts, and set aside.
  • In a large skillet or Dutch oven, saute the onions until they are transparent.
  • Add the shredded chicken, and cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat
  • Blend the garlic, tomatoes, chicken broth, and chipotle in a blender and add to the meat mixture.
  • Cook for 10 to 15 additional minutes or until most of the liquid has evaporated
  • Place the chicken mixture on a fried or baked tostada and top with your favorite toppings.
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