These Chipotle Chicken Tacos are packed with smoky heat and bright lime flavor, all wrapped up in warm street-taco tortillas. The chicken cooks quickly on the stovetop, and the creamy chipotle sauce ties everything together in the best way.
This is the kind of dinner that feels fun but is incredibly easy to pull off on a weeknight. You only need a handful of pantry spices, and the sauce stirs together in minutes. If you like bold flavor without a long ingredient list, this one’s for you.
Helpful Tips
- Chop the chicken into small, even pieces so it cooks quickly and stays tender. Smaller pieces also make the tacos easier to eat.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less chipotle adobo sauce. Start small if you’re sensitive to spice, then taste and add more if needed.
- Warm the tortillas before filling to keep them soft and pliable. A quick toast in a dry skillet or a few seconds in the microwave makes a big difference.
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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.
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