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Three chicken tinga tacos on a black plate topped with queso fresco.
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Chicken Tinga Tacos

Course Main Course
Keyword Black Beans, Canned Chicken Breast, Cheddar Cheese, Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers, Corn, Corn Tortillas, Flour Tortillas, Onion, Onions, Salsa, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Taco Seasoning, Tortillas
Cooking Method Stovetop
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 173kcal

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Large Pot with Lid
  • Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1 Onion Small, diced
  • 1 can Black Beans 15 ounces, low sodium
  • 1 can Corn 15 ounces
  • 3 cans Chicken Breast Canned; 12½ ounces
  • 1 can Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Optional; 3½ ounces
  • 3 Tablespoon Taco Seasoning
  • 8 ounces Salsa
  • 12 Tortillas Corn or flour
  • Sour Cream Optional
  • Cheese Optional; shredded (Monterey jack, white cheddar, queso fresco)

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot on medium heat with a Tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Once the oil is heated, add the diced onions and sauté for about one minute.
  • Next, add chicken, corn, black beans, taco seasoning, and salsa. Stir over high heat.
  • If using, chop the chipotle peppers and add them into the mix with their adobo sauce.
  • Stir and keep over medium heat until it's brought to a boil.
  • Turn the heat down to a simmer and cover with a lid while you prepare your tortillas.
  • Using a frying pan, over high heat, place the corn or flour tortillas until they're toasted.
  • Once tortillas are ready, place the taco filling on top followed by any other optional toppings (cheese, sour cream, etc.).

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 241IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 2mg