Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 40 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tostadas

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

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World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Nutritional Information

Instant Pot Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 762.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 55g 110%

Carbohydrates: 69.1g 22%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 6.9g

Fat: 28.2g 43%

Saturated Fat: 7.4g 37%

Cholesterol: 136.8mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 1713.4IU 34%

Niacin Equivalents: 30.9mg 238%

Vitamin B6: 1.1mg 70%

Vitamin C: 16.7mg 28%

Folate: 24.1mcg 6%

Calcium: 140.1mg 14%

Iron: 4.9mg 27%

Magnesium: 61.9mg 22%

Potassium: 800.2mg 22%

Sodium: 1175.8mg 47%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 17%

Calories From Fat: 254

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.