Chicken tinga tacos

Dinner

Chicken tinga tacos

Shredded chicken simmered in a smoky tomato-chipotle sauce, served in corn tortillas with lettuce and avocado.

35 min Serves 2 Slow-simmered flavor
High fiberHigher sodium Freezer-Friendly · Freeze the cooked base only; add fresh toppings after thawing.
Full recipe
3 servings
Serving size
1 of 3 equal portions of the full recipe
Servings per batch
3

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Nutrition per serving

Estimated nutrition per serving — 1 of 3 equal portions of the full recipe

Calories380
Total fat12 g
Saturated fat2 gKeep low
Sodium330 mg
Total carbohydrate34 g
Fiber9 gHigh
Total sugars7 g
Added sugarsNot available
Protein38 g

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Diabetes Meal Planning

High fiber: 8 g dietary fiber or more per stated serving.

Heart-healthy tips

  • Chipotle in adobo is salty — one tablespoon flavors the whole pot.
  • Avocado's creamy texture replaces mayo or crema with heart-friendly unsaturated fat.

Storage & Meal Prep Tips

Applies to: Cooked meat or poultry dish, after cooking. Times assume safe preparation, prompt cooling when needed, a refrigerator at 40°F / 4°C or below, and a freezer at 0°F / -18°C or below.

Refrigerator: After cooking: refrigerate and use within 3–4 days. Cool promptly in small, shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F / 32°C).

Freezer: Freezer-Friendly · Freeze the cooked base only; add fresh toppings after thawing. Best quality within 2–3 months.

To thaw: Thaw in the refrigerator — never on the counter.

To reheat or serve: Reheat to 165°F / 74°C, checked with a food thermometer. Cover, stir or rotate partway, and let stand before checking.

After thawing: After thawing in the refrigerator: use within 3–4 days.

Meal prep tip: Pack the cooked base in single-meal portions and keep fresh toppings separate. Label packages with the recipe name, portion, and date frozen.

Storage guidance sources

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