Description
This Tinga de Pollo & Tostadas recipe combines tender shredded chicken in a smoky and spicy tomato-based sauce, served on crispy tostada shells with creamy refried beans and a variety of fresh toppings. It’s a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that is perfect for a casual gathering or a flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For Tinga de Pollo:
- 4 cups cooked chicken breasts (shredded)
- 1 large onion (sliced)
- 1 pound tomatoes
- 2 chipotle in adobo peppers (adjust to taste)
- 2–3 guajillo chilies (stem and seeds removed)
- 1 clove garlic (peeled)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
For Tostadas:
- Tostada shells (read notes)
- Refried beans
- Lettuce (chopped)
- Pickled onions
- Mexican crema (or sour cream)
- Queso fresco (or any cheese you prefer)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tinga de Pollo: Place tomatoes in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add guajillo peppers to the hot water and turn off the heat. Let the ingredients sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove the tomatoes from the water, peel them, then add them to a blender along with guajillo chilies, chipotle peppers, oregano, cumin, garlic, thyme, and black pepper.
- Pour 2 cups of chicken stock and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until slightly soft (about 4 minutes).
- Mix in the chicken and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour the tomato sauce, season with salt, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Spread refried beans on each tostada shell, top with tinga mixture, lettuce, avocado, pickled onions, crema, and queso fresco. Serve immediately.
Notes
- For tostada shells, you can use store-bought or make your own by toasting corn tortillas until crispy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Tinga de pollo, Tostadas, Mexican chicken tinga, Tostada recipe, Mexican cuisine
