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Slow Cooked Chicken Tostadas

Chicken Slow is cooked in a mixture of coffee, chocolate, and Mexican flavors. It's gluten-free and healthy!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes

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Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chicken Tostadas, Easy Chicken tostadas, slow cooked chicken tostadas
Servings: 4
Calories: 456kcal
Author: Anne
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup brewed coffee
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves chopped garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 corn tortillas

Suggested toppings:

  • sliced avocado
  • freshly squeezed lime juice
  • salsa
  • shredded lettuce
  • shredded cabbage
  • tomatoes
  • queso fresco

Instructions

  • Place the coffee, cocoa powder, orange juice, tomatoes, chili powder, and garlic into a slow cooker and whisk everything together.
  • Add the chicken and turn it in the sauce making sure that it is coated in the sauce.
  • Cook on low for 4 hours.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, use  two forks shred the chicken.
  • Reduce the heat on the slow cooker to warm.
  • Place the tortillas in a preheated oven 375 and bake until crispy - about 5 to 8 minutes
  • Top the tortillas with meat, and your favorite toppings

Notes

Swap out the boneless chicken breasts with boneless chicken thighs or boneless pork ribs, loin or shoulder.
Store leftover chicken in an airtight container   in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 pound of chicken | Calories: 456kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 455mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 5g

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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