Tacos

Leftover chicken is a natural fit for shredding and use as a taco filling, but it's best if you dress it up a little before stuffing it into your taco shells or tortillas. Nobody wants a taco with plain, unseasoned chicken breast. Tinga is the best chicken-based taco filling, and it's fairly simple to tinga leftover chicken. Simply take inspiration from this slow cooker chicken tinga recipe and heat up your shredded chicken with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, and cumin for a delicious, slightly spicy all-purpose Mexican protein.

This pseudo-tinga will be delicious in tacos, but don't limit yourself to the shell. It's also delicious on top of nachos, in a burrito, or as the foundation for an enchilada recipe. Serve it in quesadillas or on a platter with rice and beans. With this tinga, you can make any dish you can order at a Mexican restaurant at home.