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Healthy Chicken Tinga

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Ingredients:
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/2 onion (sliced)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 Roma tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup tomato puree (no added sugar)
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
  1. Cook the Chicken: Boil the chicken breasts until fully cooked (about 15 minutes). Shred and set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: Heat olive oil in a pan, sauté the onion until soft. Add garlic, tomatoes, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Blend: Blend the cooked tomatoes, tomato puree, chipotle, broth, oregano, and cumin until smooth.
  4. Combine: Pour the sauce into the pan, add shredded chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
  5. Serve: Enjoy in corn tortillas with avocado and fresh cilantro, or over a bed of lettuce for a low-carb option!