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Chicken tinga bowls with shredded chicken, chipotle tomato sauce, roasted peppers, and rice

Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Bowls with Chipotle Tomato Sauce

Sheet pan chicken tinga bowls feature tender shredded chicken and roasted peppers coated in a smoky chipotle tomato sauce. This flavorful, easy meal is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want a hearty bowl with bold flavor and flexible serving options.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 356
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sheet Pan Chicken
  • 1 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 3 bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
Chipotle Tomato Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • half of an onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 14-ounce can crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Place the chicken and sliced peppers on a baking sheet, coat with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
  1. Roast the chicken and peppers for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  2. While the chicken and peppers roast, warm olive oil in a skillet. Add the onion, garlic, chipotle peppers, oregano, cumin, and other spices, then sauté for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and salt to the skillet. Simmer for another 10 minutes, then transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Shred the chicken and combine it with the sauce, adding as much sauce as desired.
Serving
  1. Serve the sauced chicken and roasted peppers with quinoa, rice, cauliflower rice, beans, tortillas, greens, or on its own.

Notes

Combining this recipe with additions like black beans and quinoa can increase the number of servings. If served with fewer additions, it will make closer to 3 servings. Extra sauce is normal and can be saved for later use; it freezes well and can be added when reheating meals.