Chipotle Shredded Chicken Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema

Transform your taco night with these flavorful Chipotle Shredded Chicken Tacos. With a smoky chipotle kick and a refreshing cilantro lime crema, these tacos promise a fiesta of flavors in every bite. Perfect for a family dinner or gathering with friends!

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🍗 3 chicken breasts
🌶 1 (7oz) can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
🌿 Cilantro, as much as desired
🧄 2 cloves of garlic
🍋 1 lime, juiced
🫒 1 tablespoon of olive oil
🥄 1 tablespoon of chicken bouillon
🌿 1 teaspoon of cumin
🌿 1 teaspoon of oregano
🧂 1/2 teaspoon of salt
💧 3 tablespoons of water

For the Cilantro Lime Crema:
🥛 1/3 cup of sour cream
🥄 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
🌶 1/2 jalapeño
🧄 1 clove of garlic
🌿 Cilantro, as much as desired
🍋 The juice of one lime
🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1- Prepare the Sauce:

• In a food processor, combine the can of chipotle peppers, cilantro, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, chicken bouillon, cumin, oregano, and salt. Blend until smooth.

2- Cook the Chicken:

• Place the chicken breasts in a pressure cooker.
• Pour the blended chipotle sauce over the chicken.
• Add 3 tablespoons of water to the sauce remains in the processor, swirl, and pour over the chicken.
• Close the pressure cooker, ensure the pressure valve is sealed, and set it to the poultry setting for 40 minutes.

3- Shred the Chicken:

• Carefully release the pressure and open the cooker.
• Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks.
• Return the shredded chicken to the pot to soak up the flavors of the sauce.

4- Prepare the Cilantro Lime Crema:

• In a blender or food processor, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.

5- Assemble the Tacos:

• Toast corn tortillas in a dry skillet until slightly crispy.
• Fill each tortilla with a generous portion of shredded chicken.
• Drizzle with the cilantro lime crema and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories per Serving: Approximately 250 calories (without tortillas)
Nutritional Information (per serving without tortillas):

• Proteins: 24g
• Fats: 14g
• Carbohydrates: 6g
  Equipment: Pressure cooker, food processor, skillet

Cooking Tips

• For extra flavor, marinate the chicken with half of the sauce beforehand and refrigerate for an hour.
• Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less of the chipotle peppers.

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Chipotle Shredded Chicken Tacos