When you want tacos with a little heat and a lot of flavor, these Chipotle Chicken Tacos deliver. Tender chicken is cooked with smoky spices and chipotle adobo sauce, then tucked into warm street-taco tortillas and finished with a creamy, spicy drizzle.

They’re quick enough for a weeknight dinner but bold enough to feel like something you ordered out. The smoky chicken paired with the cool chipotle crema hits that balance of spicy and creamy that keeps you reaching for another taco.

Helpful Tips

Use thighs for extra flavor. Chicken thighs stay juicy and tender, especially if you’re reheating leftovers.
Adjust the heat. Add more adobo sauce for extra spice or reduce it slightly if you prefer a milder taco.
Chill the sauce. Letting the crema sit in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes deepens the flavor and thickens it slightly.

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These Chipotle Chicken Tacos have tender chicken cooked with smoky spices and chipotle adobo sauce, then tucked into warm street-taco tortillas and finished with a creamy, spicy drizzle.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Servings Servings

Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients

For the tacos:

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chipotle adobo sauce from the jar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
street-taco flour tortillas
cilantro, shredded lettuce, black beans optional toppings

For the sauce:

1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon chipotle adobo sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lime juice
1-2 teaspoons water to thin, if necessary

Instructions

Heat a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the chopped chicken, adobo sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Stir to coat the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
In a bowl or jar, mix the sour cream, adobe sauce, salt and lime juice. If too thick, add 1-2 teaspoons of water to thin it out slightly. Chill until ready to use.
Warm the tortillas and fill with chipotle chicken and your preferred toppings. Drizzle on the chipotle crema.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 9gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 217mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

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