Chipotle-Marinated Chicken Tacos with Avocado Crema

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

Tender chicken marinated in smoky chipotle and lime, served in warm corn tortillas with a creamy avocado sauce. This mexican ready in about 50 minutes turns chicken breast, chipotle powder, lime juice into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. 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

• 1.5 lbs chicken breast
• 2 tsp chipotle powder
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 avocado
• 2 tbsp cilantro
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tsp chipotle powder, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken breast and toss to coat; marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken; cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through, then slice into thin strips.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mash 1 avocado with 1 tsp lime juice, 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth; season with salt to taste.
4. Step 4: Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 20 seconds per side. Assemble tacos with chicken, avocado crema, and 1/4 cup diced red onion on each tortilla.