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Chicken Tinga

Yield:

6 Servings

Prep Time:

10 – 15 Minutes

Cook Time:

15 Minutes

Category

Lunch + Dinner

Calories:

86

Carbs:

5.4

Fat:

3.7

Fiber:

1.4

Protein:

6.7

WW Points:

1

ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 2 – 3 chipotles en adobo

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ teaspoon cumin

  • 2 bay leaves

  • ¾ cup fire roasted tomatoes

  • ¼ cup broth

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 3 cup shredded rotisserie chicken

directions

Step 1:

Heat a large pan over medium. Once the pan is hot, add the oil and onion.


Step 2:

Sauté for a few minutes stirring occasionally. Add in the garlic and cook for another minute.


Step 3:

Next, add in the chipotles, oregano, cumin, and bay leaves and cook for another minute.


Step 4:

Add in the fire roasted tomatoes, broth, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.


Step 5:

Next, remove bay leaves and transfer mixture into a blender. Blend until smooth then return to the pan, add in shredded chicken, mix well, and cook on low until chicken is heated through.

Jenn's Notes:

  • I made tostadas with the Tinga and used the following toppings:

    • 1 Point: Baked Tostada

    • 1 Point: Tinga


  • Topped with:

    • 2 Points: Crema or Light Sour Cream (1 point) 

    • 1 Point: Avocado

    • Pickled Onions 

    • Cilantro​

  • My tostada came out to 5 points.

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