Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Tinga — Recipes from The Kitchn

If you're not already familiar with smoky-sweet chicken tinga, know this — it is your ticket to the most delicious shredded chicken tacos you'll make. And with the help of your slow cooker, it is an absolute breeze to pull together. Just like classic chicken tinga, this version is cooked in a full-flavored tomato-chipotle sauce, studded with sliced onions, and hit with just enough heat to keep you on your toes.

And like most slow cooker chicken recipes, this one needs just a few hours of cook time, making it an ideal make-ahead dinner for meal prepping or leisurely weekend cooking when you need to run errands or get things done around the house.

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