Description
Chipotle Chicken Tacos are an incredibly satisfying high quality meal that comes together in just 20 minutes. The protein and vegetables give you energy for hours.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3⁄4 cup canned crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1⁄4 cup chicken stock or water
- 1⁄2 teaspoon Celtic sea salt
- 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
- 2 cups shredded, cooked chicken (left over from a roast chicken is great)
For Serving
- 6 tortillas, cassava, corn, or flour
- Cilantro, coarsely chopped
- Avocado, sliced
- Radishes, julienned
- Sprouts or shredded lettuce
- Goat Cheese (optional)
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium, add the oil and onion. Sauté for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
- Stir in the chipotles, oregano, and cumin, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the tomatoes, stock, and salt. Bring to a simmer, lower heat and cook for 7 minutes until thick.
- Place the tomato mixture in a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the blended sauce to the pan over low heat. Add the zucchini and chicken, and cook for 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
- Prepare the garnishes.
- Warm tortillas by wrapping in a damp towel and heating in a 400 degree oven for 5 minutes or until warm. Or place directly over a gas flame to char the edges. Place on a plate, and cover with a towel to steam.
- To assemble: top the tortillas with the chicken and garnish with the avocado slices, cilantro, red onion, radishes and sprouts (or lettuce). Serve with a lime wedge for squeezing.
- Leftover filling can be stored up to 4 days in the refrigerator or up to 1 month in the freezer.
Notes
I use two chipotle peppers for “medium” spiciness. If you want a mild version, just use one chipotle pepper. If you want it really hot add three.
Warming the tortillas is optional but recommended.
Nutrition information is with corn tortillas
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican, Paleo Gluten-free, Dairy Free