Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1 cup sweet onion
– 2 garlic cloves
– 1 to 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
– 3/4 cup crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
– 1/4 cup chicken stock
– 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
– 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
– 10 corn tortillas for serving
– 2 ripe avocados for serving
– 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro for serving
– 1/2 cup diced red onion for serving
– 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese for serving
– 1 lime for serving
Instructions
1-: First, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 cup of roughly chopped sweet onion and sautรฉ for about 4 minutes until it’s tender and aromatic.
2-: Next, toss in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for just 30 seconds to bring out that garlicky goodness without burning it.
3-: Then, stir in 1 to 2 chopped chipotle peppers, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; let them toast for 1 minute to release their flavors.
4-: Now, add 3/4 cup crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, 1/4 cup chicken stock, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Bring this mixture to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes, letting the sauce thicken up nicely.
5-: After that, blend the tomato mixture until it’s smooth this step makes the sauce extra silky and coats the chicken perfectly.
6-: Return the sauce to the pan on low heat, mix in 3 cups of shredded cooked chicken, and cook for another 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the salt as needed for your preference.
7-: Finally, prepare your 10 corn tortillas by charring the edges over an open flame or heating them in a pan, then cover with a towel to steam. Assemble by adding the chicken to the tortillas and topping with sliced avocados, chopped cilantro, diced red onion, crumbled cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime.
Last Step:
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๐ถ๏ธ Adjust chipotle quantity to control spiciness: 1 pepper for mild, 2 for medium heat, and 3 for hot
๐ฅ Mash avocado with lime juice and garlic salt for easier spreading and enhanced flavor
โฐ Make the sauce in advance and store in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days for quick weeknight meals
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautรฉing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 95
