Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga
Tender chicken is coated in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce with chipotle chiles, Mexican oregano, and sweet onion. Spoon it over crisp tostada shells for a fiery, satisfying meal, especially suited to a quick weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook27 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multifunctional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until the onions have softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off the Sauté function. Add chicken, oregano, chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and salt.
- 2
Select High Pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions, and set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions; this takes about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
- 4
Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to cool for 10 minutes. Shred the chicken and return it to the pot. Stir to combine. Spoon chicken tinga onto tostadas and serve immediately.
- Calories 356.06 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 55.3 g Good Source 111%
- Carbohydrate 15.39 g 6%
- Total Fat 8.19 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 1.31 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.6 mg High 47%
- Sodium 320.2 mg Moderate 14%
- Dietary Fiber 2.74 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 1.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 28.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.66 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 376.24 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 0.86 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 11.91 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 32 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Crushed Tomatoes, and Mexican Oregano. Each serving provides about 356.06 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Crushed Tomatoes, Mexican Oregano, Olive Oil. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga?
- About 32 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 27 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 356.06 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga healthy?
- Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 356.06 calories and 55.3 g of protein, or 111% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 320.2 mg (14% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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