Instant Pot® Chicken Tinga
Description
Fiery chicken tinga is easy to prepare in an Instant Pot®! The smoky tomato sauce and chicken are served atop crisp tostada shells for a spicy feast.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 large onion, sliced into petals
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3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
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6 canned chipotle chile peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped
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1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
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1 teaspoon salt
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6 tostada shells
Directions
1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until onions have softened, about 2 minutes. Turn off Sauté function. Add chicken, oregano, chipotle peppers, tomatoes, and salt.
2
Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions, and set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
4
Transfer chicken to a cutting board to cool for 10 minutes. Shred chicken and return to the pot. Stir to combine. Spoon chicken tinga on tostadas using a slotted spoon and serve immediately.