Cheesy Chicken Tinga Sloppy Joes

 

🍗🌶️ Cheesy Chicken Tinga Sloppy Joes 🧀🔥

This bold twist on a classic brings smoky, spicy chicken tinga together with melty cheese and a saucy, messy bite. It’s comfort food with a fiery kick and irresistible street-food vibes!

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cook time: 25 minutes

Total time: 40 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:

* 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

* 1 tablespoon olive oil

* 1/2 onion, thinly sliced

* 2 cloves garlic, minced

* 1/2 cup tomato sauce

* 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

* 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

* 1/2 teaspoon cumin

* Salt and pepper to taste

* 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or mozzarella cheese

* 4 hamburger buns

* 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until soft, about 4–5 minutes.

2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Stir in tomato sauce, chipotle peppers, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add shredded chicken and toss to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 5–7 minutes until heated through and slightly thickened.

5. Stir in half of the cheese until melted and creamy.

6. Butter the buns and toast them in a skillet until golden.

7. Spoon the cheesy chicken tinga mixture onto the bottom buns.

8. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and cover with the top buns.

9. Serve hot and enjoy that saucy, cheesy goodness!

Pro Tip:

For extra depth, add a splash of lime juice at the end—it brightens the smoky chipotle flavor and makes every bite pop!