Description
These shredded chicken tacos with chipotle lime crema are a foolproof, budget-friendly weeknight dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes. Smoky, creamy, and bright, this recipe uses simple pantry staples to deliver restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2–3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons adobo sauce (from the can)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8–10 small flour tortillas (6-inch)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cheese, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, sliced radishes, pico de gallo
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. Mince garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and let rest for 5 minutes, then shred using two forks.
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 1-2 teaspoons of adobo sauce.
- Return shredded chicken to the skillet, pour half the crema over it, and toss to coat. Warm over low heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Warm tortillas in the microwave (covered with damp paper towel) or in a dry skillet.
- Assemble tacos by placing chicken on tortillas, drizzling with extra crema, and adding desired toppings.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lime juice and full-fat sour cream. If the chicken is dry, add a splash of broth when reheating. The adobo sauce can be frozen in ice cube trays for future use. For a gluten-free option, use corn tortillas. For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos per person w
- Calories: 380
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
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