Wellness Wednesday Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga 🌿🔥

Looking for a healthy, flavorful, and protein-packed dish? This Chicken Tinga is a perfect balance of spice, smokiness, and comfort, made with wholesome ingredients to nourish your body while keeping things delicious!

🌟 Ingredients

Chicken:

✔️ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
✔️ 1 cup chicken stock
✔️ 1/2 tsp salt
✔️ 1/2 tsp garlic powder
✔️ 1/4 tsp paprika
✔️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
✔️ 1/4 tsp onion powder
✔️ 1/4 tsp dried parsley
✔️ 1-2 tbsp butter

Sauce:

✔️ 6 Roma tomatoes
✔️ 1-2 cans chipotle chiles in adobo (adjust for spice level)
✔️ 1 cup chicken broth (reserved from the crockpot)
✔️ 2 tsp salt
✔️ 4 cloves garlic

Toppings & Sides:

✔️ 1-2 white onions, thinly sliced
✔️ Grapeseed oil for frying
✔️ Brown rice or corn tortillas
✔️ Sour cream (optional)
✔️ Cilantro microgreens for garnish

🥣 Instructions

1️⃣ Slow Cook the Chicken

  • In a slow cooker, add chicken stock and seasoned chicken breasts.
  • Top with butter, cover, and cook on low for 2.5-3 hours or until chicken reaches 165°F.
  • Let the chicken cool, then shred with your hands.

2️⃣ Make the Sauce

  • Blend together Roma tomatoes, chipotle chiles, chicken broth, salt, and garlic until smooth.

3️⃣ Sauté the Onions

  • In a hot frying pan, heat grapeseed oil and pan-fry thinly sliced onions until crispy.
  • Pour in the blended sauce, bring to a boil, then let simmer for 10 minutes.

4️⃣ Combine & Serve

  • Stir in the shredded chicken and let it soak up the sauce.
  • Serve over brown rice or in corn tortillas with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro microgreens.


🌱 Why It’s a Healthier Choice

✔️ Lean protein from chicken supports muscle health
✔️ Rich in antioxidants from tomatoes and garlic
✔️ Spices and herbs boost metabolism and digestion
✔️ Healthy fats from grapeseed oil provide heart benefits

This delicious and nourishing Chicken Tinga will keep you feeling satisfied while supporting your wellness goals. Try it this week and let us know how you like it!