Chicken Tinga Tostadas (Egg-Free)

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts
• 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 can Diced tomatoes
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1/2 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tbsp Lime juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper
• 8 shells Tostada shells
• 1 medium Avocado
• 2 cups Shredded lettuce

Instructions

1. 1Place the 1.5 lbs Chicken breasts in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Remove the chicken from the pot and let it rest for 5 minutes before shredding it into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
2. 2While the chicken is cooking, finely dice the 1 medium Onion and mince the 3 cloves Garlic. In a large 12-inch skillet, heat the skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
3. 3Add the 2 tbsp Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (chopped), the 1 can Diced tomatoes (undrained), the 1/2 cup Chicken broth, the 2 tbsp Lime juice, the 1/2 tsp Salt, and the 1/4 tsp Black pepper to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. 4Add the shredded chicken to the skillet with the tomato and chipotle mixture. Stir to combine, ensuring all the chicken is coated. Continue to cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
5. 5While the chicken mixture is finishing, prepare the toppings. Halve, pit, and peel the 1 medium Avocado, then slice it thinly. Measure out the 2 cups Shredded lettuce.
6. 6Assemble the tostadas by placing about 1/4 cup of shredded lettuce on each of the 8 Tostada shells. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken tinga mixture over the lettuce. Top with the sliced avocado and serve immediately.

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