Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Tacos with a Crispy Crust
These tacos combine smoky chipotle chicken with a crispy shell and gooey cheese, making them a perfect meal for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Cut into small pieces for even cooking.
- 2-3 pieces Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce Finely chopped, with 1 tablespoon of adobo sauce.
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese Use a blend like cheddar and Monterey Jack.
- 8-10 pieces Taco Shells Hard corn taco shells recommended.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking the chicken.
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Adds aromatic flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Ground cumin for seasoning.
- to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for flavor enhancement.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped, for garnish.
- as needed Lime Wedges For serving.
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep them for cooking.
- Cut chicken into small pieces and pat dry.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 3-4 minutes.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin. Cook until fully cooked through.
- Add chopped chipotle peppers and adobo sauce to the skillet. Stir and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in 1.5 cups of shredded cheese until melted.
- Preheat taco shells according to package instructions.
- Spoon cheesy chicken filling into each taco shell and top with remaining cheese.
- Place filled tacos in the oven until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.