Pressure Cooker Chicken Tinga Tostadas
Pressure Cooker Chicken Tinga Tostadas feature tender chicken simmered in a smoky chipotle-tomato sauce with warm notes of chili and cumin, perfect for layering over crisp tostada shells. The balance of heat and tang makes each bite bold yet comforting. Serve for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering where everyone can build their own.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Melt the butter and cook the onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in the tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers. Add the chicken and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.
- 2
Select high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Serve on tostadas with your choice of toppings.
- Calories 828.87 kcal High
- Protein 61.93 g Good Source
- Carbs 86.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 24.43 g High
- Saturated Fat 8.76 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 148.81 mg High
- Sodium 1348.56 mg High
- Fiber 10.74 g Good Source
- Sugar 9.98 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 298.27 mg Good Source
- Iron 5.51 mg Good Source
- Potassium 374.07 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 98.61 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 37.44 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅