Chipotle-Lime Crema Tacos
Flavor-packed tacos with smoky chipotle crema, tender grilled chicken, and fresh toppings for a vibrant, zesty bite. This Mexican-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground chicken, corn tortillas, chipotle in adobo for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1 tbsp (sauce only) chipotle in adobo
- 2 (juiced) lime
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup (chopped) cilantro
- 1/2 cup (thinly sliced) red onion
- 1 (diced) avocado
- 1 tsp (to taste) salt
- 1/2 tsp (to taste) black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo sauce in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb ground chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly.
- Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/4 cup Greek yogurt with 2 lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Set aside.
- Step 3: Warm 8 corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by filling each tortilla with 1/4 cup chicken mixture, 1/4 cup red onion, and 1/4 cup diced avocado.
- Step 4: Serve with a dollop of chipotle-lime crema on the side for extra flavor.
