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Chicken Tinga tacos on a plate.

Freezer Meal Chicken Tinga


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  • Author: Pinch of Yum
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Freezer Meal Chicken Tinga is THE BEST! Just mix it all together in a bag, freezer, and you’ve got saucy, spicy, real food perfection.


Ingredients

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BLEND INTO SAUCE:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • half of an onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 individual chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • one 14-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

FREEZE WITH:

  • 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs

Instructions

INSTANT POT: From frozen, 12-15 minutes on high pressure + 10 minutes natural release.

SLOW COOKER: From thawed, 4 hours on high.

FINAL STEP: Serve as tacos, or on a salad, or in a rice bowl, or in enchiladas…. limitless possibilities!

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pressure Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: chicken tinga tacos, freezer meal chicken tinga tacos, freezer meal tacos