Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

These slow-cooker chipotle chicken tacos are packed with flavor and topped with a creamy avocado crema. The chicken is cooked low and slow with chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, giving it a smoky and spicy kick. The avocado crema adds a cool and creamy element to balance out the heat. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings like shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and fresh cilantro for a delicious and easy weeknight meal.

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Ingredients for Slow-Cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema Recipe

  • 0.33 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 0.33 Chipotle Peppers In Adobo Sauce, Minced
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 0.17 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 0.17 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 0.08 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 0.17 Ripe Avocado
  • 0.08 cup Sour Cream
  • 0.33 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 0.33 tablespoon Chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • 2 Small Flour Tortillas
  • as per your need Optional Toppings: Shredded Lettuce, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Diced Onions, Shredded Cheese, Hot Sauce
  • as needed Lime Wedges For Serving

Directions: Slow-cooker Chipotle Chicken Tacos With Avocado Crema Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a slow cooker, combine chicken breasts, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • STEP 2.Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
  • STEP 3.Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and mix it with the cooking liquid.
  • STEP 4.To make the avocado crema, blend together avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • STEP 5.Warm up the tortillas and assemble the tacos by placing a scoop of the chipotle chicken on each tortilla, topping it with avocado crema, and adding your desired toppings.
  • STEP 6.Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • For extra smoky flavor, you can add a teaspoon of smoked paprika to the chicken mixture.
  • If you prefer a spicier kick, you can add more chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
  • To warm up the tortillas, you can heat them in a dry skillet over medium heat for a few seconds on each side.
  • Feel free to customize the toppings to your liking. Some popular options include diced onions, shredded cheese, and hot sauce.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover chipotle chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat the chicken, you can warm it up in a skillet over medium heat or in the microwave.
  • Serve the leftover chicken in tacos, burritos, salads, or quesadillas for a quick and flavorful meal.
Nutrition
value
256
calories per serving
17 g Fat19 g Protein6 g Carbs3 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    17g
  • Protein
    19g
  • Carbs
    6g
  • Fiber
    3g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    6g
  • Protein
    19g
  • Fiber
    3g

Fats

  • Fat
    17g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    54mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    87mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    6mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    45mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    37mg
  • Vitamin E
    1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    38mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    195mg
  • Selenium
    18mcg
  • Zinc
    2mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp