Easy Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Another really simple recipe you need to have on rotation. This satisfies all the taco cravings and bonus, its ridiculously easy to make. The key to this is slicing your chicken into small pieces so the seasonings go everywhere. This is the only way I prep food. LOL just kidding. But it is one of my favorite ways to cook! The meat cooks super fast and it tastes beyond delicious.
Ingredients:
Clearly chicken is the main player here. You can use thighs or breasts. I prefer thighs for the taste but breasts will be just as delicious. Just cut them up into small pieces. Season them well with chipotle powder (or chili powder in a pinch. Many people buy the canned chipotle in adobo sauce. Don’t @ me but, I’m a bit adverse to that particular canned flavor. I prefer the seasoning.
The simple salsa is also amazing here. It adds a delicious freshness to the tacos. Also the crema is amazing too. I used the same one in my Easy Steak Tacos recipe and now its a staple in my repetoire.
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Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, cubed into small pieces
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder*
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste
- 3 tbs olive oil
Salsa:
- 1 small red onion, fine chop
- 1 small jalapeño, fine chop
- 2 tbs cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Lime Crema:
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp sugar
Assembly:
- 8 small flour tortillas (or corn)
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
Chicken:
- Toss the cubed chicken with all of the spices listed in this section.
- Add the oil to a large HOT skillet and cook the chicken (separating the meat) until done, browned and juicy. Add oil if they look dry. Remove the chicken from your pan and add in the tortillas to the oily pan. sprinkle a nice amount of cheese and some chicken pieces and fold over. Cook until crispy and browned on both sides of the taco. NOTE: DO NOT over fill the tacos with the chicken or else the taco will be full and not fold over. Remove to your plate, open and add in your salsa. Dip into your crema and enjoy!
Salsa:
- Mix everything in a small bowl.
Crema:
- Mix everything in a small bowl.
Notes
Nutrition
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Amazing! Some notes:
-Don’t follow any of the measurements for seasonings, go crazy lol.
-Double or triple for leftovers
-Literally the best tacos ever
Hi Yaura, all great tips! Thank you for sharing!!!
My husband has gout so chicken makes up a major part of our dinners, but chicken breasts get very boring – am I right!
We had this last week and for a change dinner wasn’t disappointing! We did swop out the tacos for low carb wraps which we popped in the oven to harden to reduce the carb content but the flavours were cracking!!
Thank you!
Hi Syanne, I’m so glad this recipe was a winner for you and your hubby! Thank you for the kind rating!!
I just made these and have to say that they are the absolutely BEST tacos that I have ever eaten in my life!!! The salsa and crema really enhanced the flavor!
Hi Linda, that’s awesome! Glad you liked the tacos! Cheers!
Hi and thank you for all the great recipes! question please 🙏 is this dish spicey? I have little kids that don’t eat spicy food? if I omit the Chipotle will that take away from the flavor?
Thank you!
Hi Dana, yes its somewhat spicy but you can easily fix that for the little ones. Simply leave out the chipotle. it will still be an awesome meal!
so good
It just says “878kcal” — is that for one, two or three tacos?
just wanna say, these are awesome. I ate 3 while making them for my family before we even sat down for dinner.
Delicious!!! My family loved these tacos! I made 12, 1 left over after seconds and thirds.
Everyone loved this! The only thing I did different was to add smashed up avocado to the sour cream sauce. We will be making this again for sure.
I have the absolute hardest time figuring out what to make for dinner for my picky fam. Especially my 9 yr old daughter. I pretty much made this recipe exactly as shown, but accidentally forgot the salt & pepper. It didn’t even matter! Even to my salt tongue hubby! Thank you times a million for this recipe. I’ll definitely be checking out more of your recipes! Merry Christmas from all of our happy tums 🎄🤗❤️
Super easy and delicious! Plus minimal clean up. Great for a weeknight. Been loving your recipes, Stella !
Another dish the whole family loves. Thank you 🙏
LOVE, pert-near, everything you’ve shared w/ us–BIG fan…but, hey just a heads up on this recipe description–it doesn’t mention when you add the chicken to the tacos…now, admit I did see, via the video, that it goes in when adding the cheese, but just thought I’d let you know about the recipe details, there…thanks for helpin’ me LOVE MY LIFE!
Hi Michael, so happy the chicken tacos were enjoyed! And I thank you for bringing the discrepancy to my attention! I will update the recipe asap! Cheers!
The whole family enjoyed this meal. We will definitely add this to our regular dinners! Thank you for a fabulous weeknight idea.
HI Shenaz, Awesome! Glad it was liked by everyone! Thank you for trying the tacos!
These look amazing!