Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

This spicy and sweet shredded chicken is made with prepared chipotle salsa and can be used in many different Mexican dishes.

Ingredients

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1/2 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
3/4 cup chipotle salsa
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 small white onion, sliced thinly
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Bring a saucepan of lightly-salted water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook chicken in simmering water until until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a cutting board and tear into shreds using 2 forks.
2 Blend stewed tomatoes, chipotle salsa, and apple cider vinegar in a blender until smooth.
3 Combine shredded chicken, blended sauce, and onion in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook at a simmer until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.