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Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas make a quick weeknight meal. The chicken is delicious, juicy, and tender. They’re so easy and versatile.
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas (healthy, gluten-free, dairy-free)


Shredded chicken in a pot with chipotle-infused red sauce and diced onions, showcasing a savory Instant Pot Chicken Tinga tostada creation.

 
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I recently made in my Instant Pot. Let me just tell you, cooking meat in an InstantPot result in such tender and juicy meat, you ought to give it a try. Top this shredded chicken over baked tostadas as I did, or over nachos, tacos, or burritos, or make yourself a chipotle chicken bowl. It’s so versatile and so good! Enjoy!
Tostada topped with Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga, diced pineapple, onions, cilantro, avocado, and lettuce on a corn tortilla, with lime wedges nearby.


Tostadas topped with Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga, crisp lettuce, pineapple salsa, and cilantro grace your plate, partnered with a lime wedge and a blue patterned bowl.

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Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas

By: Nisha Kapur
Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas make a quick weeknight meal. The chicken is delicious, juicy, and tender.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 14 tostadas

INGREDIENTS 

Instant Pot Chicken

  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 medium red pepper, chopped
  • 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp marjoram
  • 2 tsp cumin powder
  • 2 tsp dried oregano, rubbed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 chipotle peppers + 4 tbsp adobo sauce from a can, blended
  • 1 1/2 pounds organic boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • squeeze of half a lime

Tostadas

  • baked tostadas*
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded chicken
  • Mexican cheese, optional
  • a dollop of mango salsa
  • garnish with onions
  • garnish with cilantro
  • top with sliced avocado
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INSTRUCTIONS 

  • Chop the garlic, onion, red bell pepper and tomatoes.
  • Blend the chipotle peppers and adobo sauce. Set aside.
  • Split the chicken breast pieces into halves. Set aside.
  • Add all the spices to a plate… onion powder, marjoram, cumin powder, oregano, and salt. Set aside.
  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode, once hot, add oil followed by garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Once softened, add tomatoes and cook for another 5-6 minutes.
  • Now add the chipotle peppers + adobo sauce and spices to the tomato mixture. Stir and cook for a minute.
  • Immediately add the chicken breasts.
  • Stir and coat the chicken well with the tomato mixture. Do this for about 30 seconds. Arrange the chicken on top of the tomato mixture.
  • Cover the Instant Pot with the lid. Set the venting knob to the sealing position. Hit CANCEL. Set to HIGH PRESSURE and cook for 10 minutes. Let the chicken release naturally or wait 20 minutes before opening.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prep your toppings.
    Chopped lettuce, onions, and cilantro rest on a wooden cutting board with lime wedges, perfect toppings for Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga Tostadas.
  • This is what you should have once the chicken is cooked.
  • Remove the chicken and place into a bowl. Shred the chicken using 2 forks.
  • Transfer the chicken back to the sauce.
  • Stir well.
  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode for a couple minutes to absorb the water in the gravy. Hit CANCEL once done. Once done this is what you should have. Add cilantro and lime juice.
    A hand squeezes a lime over shredded chipotle chicken in an Instant Pot, with visible cilantro and tomatoes, crafting the perfect base for mouthwatering Tinga Tostadas.
  • To assemble, take a couple baked tostadas and heat them in a toaster oven at 400 degrees for a couple minutes. Then top with shredded lettuce.
  • Followed by the shredded chicken we prepped.
  • At this time if you want cheese, top the chicken with Mexican cheese and pop it back into the toaster oven for a few minutes. If not, go dairy-free – top with
    , onions, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze some more lime if need be.
    Tostada topped with Instant Pot Chipotle Chicken Tinga, diced pineapple, onions, cilantro, avocado, and lettuce on a corn tortilla, with lime wedges nearby.

NOTES

* For this recipe I used Guerrero’s Baked Tostadas. You can find this brand at most grocery stores, Smart & Final in California, Mexican/Latin grocery stores.

Nutrition

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 287IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
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Hi, I'm Nisha!

A foodie passionate about bringing authentic Indian recipes and global flavors to your kitchen. I create dishes using simple, real ingredients, and seasonal produce. Join me on this soul-searching journey as I share "what's cooking" through my love for good food. I hope to inspire you to cook more at home, explore new flavors, and enjoy the process along the way.

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  1. Thank you so much for this recipe. My family was bored of eating the same grilled chicken breast daily and this recipe came to rescue. All of enjoyed eating this.

    Will try other recipe from your blog soon .

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