Best Chipotle Chicken Meatball Tacos Recipes

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SLOW COOKER CHIPOTLE-HONEY CHICKEN TACOS



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These may be the easiest tacos you ever make, but you'd never know it. The recipe hinges on just two ingredients: canned chipotles and honey, which slowly caramelize together for a glossy and incredibly tasty sauce. You may hesitate because there's so little liquid in the slow cooker with the chicken, but don't worry. That's how it's supposed to be. It allows the sauce to get a little sticky, which is exactly what you want. (Get the pressure cooker version of this recipe here.)

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, tacos, main course

Time 5h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 to 4 chipotles from a can of chipotles in adobo, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
Juice of 1 lime
Warmed tortillas, for serving
Pickled onion, for serving (see Tip)
Sliced or cubed avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, honey, onion and garlic powders, cumin, salt and chipotle chiles and adobo sauce in a 5- to 8-quart slow cooker. Stir well. Cook for at least 3 hours and up to 5 hours on low. If it's more convenient, you can let the slow cooker switch to warm after 5 hours. The dish will hold on warm for about another 3 hours before the chicken starts to become quite dry.
  • Using two forks, coarsely shred the chicken in the sauce. Stir in the black beans and lime juice. Cover and let the beans warm through, about 5 minutes. Taste and add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve in tortillas with pickled onion and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 376, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1167 milligrams, Sugar 16 grams, TransFat 0 grams

TACO MEATBALLS



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Provided by Damaris Phillips

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 30 to 34 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds 90 percent lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder or taco seasoning
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup ground tortilla chips (about 3 cups whole chips)
1 cup grated Cheddar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the beef, chili powder, cumin, salt, egg, tomato paste and tortilla chips and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined. Stir in the cheese with a rubber spatula. Using a 1-ounce portion scoop, form the meatballs. Scoop onto the prepared baking sheets and bake until golden brown and cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.

CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE



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For good tacos, you need fresh, hot tortillas and a zesty filling. Canned chipotle chiles will do the trick with their smoky heat; it's an easy way to get flavor fast. Look for small cans with "chipotle chiles in adobo" on the label. And Mexican groceries generally have better-quality tortillas than the ones you find in supermarkets; it's worth seeking those out and heating them gently over steam, or by toasting them in a dry cast-iron pan. You can also use this recipe with precooked chicken, which makes this already quite simple recipe as easy as falling out of bed.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     tacos, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 large bone-in chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds
3 scallions, left whole
1 bay leaf
1 thyme branch
3 black peppercorns
1 allspice berry
2 cloves
Kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 or 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, chopped
3 tablespoons adobo sauce, from the can
1/2 cup broth (use broth from simmered chicken)
8 fresh corn tortillas
1 small white onion, finely chopped, soaked in ice water for 10 minutes and drained
Thinly sliced serrano chile
Thinly sliced radishes
Sliced avocado
Crumbled queso fresco or mild feta cheese
Crème fraîche or Mexican crema
Cilantro sprigs
Dried oregano
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Put chicken thighs in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups water. Add scallions, bay leaf, thyme, peppercorns, allspice, cloves and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Simmer for 30 minutes, then remove chicken and cool. Shred chicken with your fingers, discarding chicken skin and bone. Strain broth and reserve. You should have about 2 cups shredded chicken.
  • Put olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion, season with salt and cook until softened and a bit browned, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute more. Add chopped chipotle chile and adobo sauce and stir to combine. Add shredded chicken, salt lightly and stir to coat. Add chicken broth and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes, until sauce has thickened somewhat. Keep warm.
  • Heat the tortillas over steam or by your favorite method, keeping them soft and pliable.
  • Build the tacos quickly: Put a spoonful of the saucy chicken in the center of each tortilla. Top with a teaspoon of chopped white onion, a few slivers of serrano chile, some radish and avocado slices, a teaspoon of queso fresco and a teaspoon of crème fraîche. Add a few cilantro springs and a small pinch of oregano. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

CHICKEN CHIPOTLE MEATBALLS



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I found this recipe in Ladies Home Journal. You can serve these with rice and salsa verde, in a tortilla with taco fixings, on nachos, rolled in enchiladas (my favorite), dipped in spicy cheese sauce or added to tortilla soup.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground chicken
1/4 cup tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely chopped
2 teaspoons adobo sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients; mix well.
  • Roll meatballs and freeze or cook.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.8, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 21, Sodium 92.9, Carbohydrate 1.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4.6

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE TACOS



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Chipotle chicken paired with frozen vegetables make these tacos a quick and easy dinner solution!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 box (8 oz) frozen garden vegetable medley
1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can), chopped (with 1 tablespoon sauce)
1 cup shredded chicken breast
8 Old El Paso™ flour tortillas for soft tacos & fajitas (6 inch)
1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • Cook vegetable medley as directed on box; pour into 2-quart saucepan. Stir in chipotle chile and adobo sauce. Stir in chicken. Cook over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until hot.
  • Spoon filling onto tortillas; fold in half over filling. Sprinkle cheese and cilantro over filling. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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Great Mexican dish! Spiciness can be altered by adding or subtracting to amount of chipotle pepper seeds.

Provided by Bethany Gorski

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Broiled

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons sour cream
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 cup sour cream
10 ounces baby spinach, rinsed
½ cup chicken broth
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chopped chile peppers with 2 tablespoons sour cream. Mix together and spread mixture over chicken breasts. Sprinkle lightly with salt to taste, cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
  • Place marinated chicken in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish and broil for about 5 minutes (rack should be about 6 inches from the top.) Pour 1 cup sour cream around edges of chicken and turn over chicken breasts. Broil for an additional 5 minutes. Sour cream should be lightly brown on the edges. Move breasts into a separate dish and cover to keep warm. Set aside.
  • Pour leftover broiled sour cream into a medium saucepan over high heat. Add spinach, broth and salt to taste. Boil for about 1 minute until all melted and mixed together. Pour mixture over chicken breasts and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 96.9 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 31.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 387.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CHIPOTLE RANCH CHICKEN TACOS



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Chop, chop...or not. These tacos are easy on the cook with ready-to-use produce, pico, dressing and cheese. Thinly slice the radishes and hot peppers, and your fiesta is ready. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1/4 cup pico de gallo
8 taco shells, warmed
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup coleslaw mix
6 radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chipotle ranch salad dressing
3 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the chicken, corn and pico de gallo in a small microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on high for 1-2 minutes or until heated through., Spoon chicken mixture into taco shells. Top with remaining ingredients.

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