Best Shredded Chicken For Tostadas Tinga Recipes

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CHICKEN TINGA TOSTADOS



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This authentic Mexican recipe I picked up while living in Mexico. It has a spicy, smoky flavor from chipotle peppers. It is perfect for a buffet where people can serve themselves and even better heated up as leftovers the next day! If this is too spicy for you, try using less chipotle peppers.

Provided by NANCHE30

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 bone-in chicken breast halves
7 medium onions, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
¼ cup vegetable oil
6 medium tomatoes
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
16 tostada shells
1 cup sour cream
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken into a large pot along with 1/4 cup of sliced onion, garlic, and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 25 minutes. Remove chicken, cool, and shred meat. Discard skin and bones.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining onion slices, and fry until transparent. Place tomatoes into a pan of boiling water (you could use the leftover chicken water), and boil until they split open.
  • Place the tomatoes, the whole can of chipotle peppers, chicken bouillon into a blender or large food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture into a large pan, and add the shredded chicken and cooked onions. Heat through.
  • To serve, each person spreads some sour cream on their tostada shell, and tops with a spoonful of the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 107.7 mg, Fat 27.1 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 38 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 445.2 mg, Sugar 6.7 g

SPICY SHREDDED CHICKEN TINGA



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This spicy and sweet shredded chicken can be used in many different Mexican dishes. I love it on crunchy tostadas. This is a great recipe to make ahead and freeze for a quick dinner option during the week. Level of spiciness will depend on the salsa brand you use. You can use straight chipotle peppers from the can, but be prepared for blazing hotness! If you can't blend the mixture, that's OK; just chop everything up very small, it will break down a little more once you cook it. Serve on tortillas or chips. Garnish with lettuce, tomato, onion, sour cream, or guacamole.

Provided by Twin6878

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
¾ cup chipotle salsa
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 small white onion, sliced thinly
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a saucepan of lightly-salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook chicken in simmering water until until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tear into shreds using 2 forks.
  • Blend stewed tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and apple cider vinegar in a blender until smooth.
  • Combine shredded chicken, blended sauce, and onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook at a simmer until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 29.3 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 12.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 432.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SHREDDED CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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These flavorful tostadas are super easy and family-friendly. You won't believe how tender and juicy the chicken comes out. Just load the tostadas with your favorite fresh toppings, and you'll have one simple, sensational meal. -Lisa Kenny, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 tostada shells
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours., Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and add salt; heat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional ingredients as desired., Pressure cooker option: Place 1/2 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted into chicken should read at least 165°., Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker and add salt; heat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

SHREDDED CHICKEN FOR TOSTADAS (TINGA)



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Make and share this Shredded Chicken for Tostadas (Tinga) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mariposa13

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 -4 chicken breasts
3 -4 medium tomatoes, sliced in halves
1 (8 ounce) can chipotle chiles
3 -4 onions, sliced
salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup water
tostadas

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts in large pot and add water to cover. Add salt.
  • Turn water up to boiling and let simmer until chicken is cooked through.
  • Once chicken is cooked, remove from pan and shred. Set aside.
  • Heat med-large skillet with oil. Add halved tomatoes and cook about 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove tomatoes from skillet and place in blender. Add chipotles to blender with tomatoes (for mild taste only use 1-2 chipotles, add more for more heat).
  • Add 1 cup water to blender and about 1 tsp salt. Blend and set aside.
  • Place sliced onion in skillet. Cook about 5 minutes. Add salsa to skillet; mix well.
  • Mix chicken and salsa together and serve warm on tostadas.

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