Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tostadas

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This chicken tinga is a weeknight-worthy meal because of how fast it is to make. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice like cotija cheese, onions, cilantro, avocado, etc.

Submitted by Anonymous
Updated on October 25, 2022
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 onion, halved and sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 pinch salt

  • 1 (12 ounce) package tostada shells

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onions until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chipotle peppers. Mix in chicken and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.

  2. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 12 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Season with chili powder, cumin, and salt. Serve on top of tostadas with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

763 Calories
28g Fat
69g Carbs
55g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 763
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28g 36%
Saturated Fat 7g 37%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 1176mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 69g 25%
Dietary Fiber 7g 26%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 55g 110%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 140mg 11%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 800mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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