Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tostadas
This Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga Tostadas recipe was MADE for the slow cooker. With tomatoes, tomatillos, adobo sauce, garlic and onion you can't go wrong. Leave this simmering away all day in the slow cooker for an amazing but simple dinner.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 283kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken (I used a combo of breast and thighs)
- 28 oz can whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup tomatillo green salsa
- 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle peppers)
- 1/2 cup sliced onions (depending on preference)
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8 Tostada shells (1 package)
- 15 oz can refried beans optional
- Store bought guacamole or homemade, optional
- Sour cream and cheese for topping optional
Instructions
- Place chicken, tomatoes, salsa, adobo sauce, onion, garlic and bay leaf in slow cooker
- Stir a bit to combine
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4
- Remove bay leaf and use two forks to shred chicken and break up tomatoes
- Taste and add salt and pepper as desired
- Serve on tostada shells with desired toppings
Nutrition
Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1460mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 225IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2.4mg