Description

Smoky, spicy, and weeknight-easy—these Sheet Pan Chicken Tinga Bowls deliver bold flavor with minimal mess. Tender shredded chicken and roasted veggies, all tossed in a chipotle tomato sauce and served bowl-style with fresh toppings.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chipotle pepper in adobo (plus 1–2 tsp adobo sauce)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
For the Bowls:
3 cups cooked rice, quinoa, or greens
1 avocado, sliced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
Crumbled queso fresco or feta
Lime wedges
Pickled red onions (optional)
Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl or blender, combine chipotle, adobo sauce, tomato paste, garlic, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lime juice. Blend or stir until smooth.
Place chicken, onions, peppers, and cherry tomatoes on the sheet pan. Drizzle with sauce and toss to coat evenly. Spread in a single layer.
Roast for 25–30 minutes, flipping chicken halfway. Chicken should be cooked through and veggies slightly charred.
Let chicken rest, then shred with two forks. Return to the pan and toss with roasted veggies and juices.
Assemble bowls with rice or greens, top with tinga mixture, avocado, cilantro, cheese, and lime. Add pickled onions or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

Swap in mushrooms or jackfruit for a vegetarian version. For extra flavor, double the sauce and drizzle over bowls before serving. Great for meal prep—just keep bases and toppings separate.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sheet Pan
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 570mg
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 38g

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