Pulled chicken tacos
7
Points®
Total time: 4 hr 25 min • Prep: 20 min • Cook: 4 hr 5 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Slow cooker chicken tinga tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that are perfect for any occasion. The dish is made with ZeroPoint shredded chicken that has been cooked slowly in a mixture of tomatoes, onions, and spices, giving it a rich and flavourful taste. The chicken is then served in a warm corn tortilla, topped with fresh coriander, pickled red onions, and fresh avo.


Ingredients
Olive oil
1 tbs
Brown onion
1 medium, thinly sliced
Garlic
5 clove(s), minced
Skinless chicken breast
900 g
Canned diced tomatoes
1 210g can
Chipotle in adobo sauce
2 tbs, chopped
Ground cumin
1 tsp
Dried oregano
¾ tsp
Smoked paprika
½ tsp
Dried bay leaf
2 whole
Apple cider vinegar
¾ cup(s)
Red onion
1 large, sliced
Avocado
1 medium
Reduced fat feta cheese
½ cup(s)
Fresh coriander
½ cup(s), (optional)
Corn tortilla
16 regular
Instructions
1
Heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium-high heat. Add brown onion and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes or until softened and lightly browned. Spoon onion mixture into the bottom of a slow cooker. Top with chicken.
2
In a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, chipotle, cumin, oregano, paprika, bay leaves and 1 tsp salt. Pour the mixture over the chicken. Cover and cook on Low for 3 to 4 hours or until the chicken is tender.
3
Meanwhile, combine vinegar and ¾ cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Add red onion and return the liquid to a boil. Immediately remove pan from the heat and let it stand until the mixture cools to room temperature. Drain the onions and place in a bowl; stir in ¼ tsp salt.
4
When the chicken is tender, shred the meat in the slow cooker, stirring it with the sauce to combine. Divide the chicken, pickled onions, avocado, cheese, and coriander evenly over the tortillas.
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