Description
This recipe features tender and flavorful chicken cooked slowly to perfection in a slow cooker The chicken is infused with smoky chipotle and spices creating a rich and savory base The dish is complemented by a creamy chipotle sour cream sauce that adds a smooth and tangy element making these tacos a delicious and satisfying meal perfect for easy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken breast, uncooked
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
– 1/2 teaspoon paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
– 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
– Chicken broth
Chipotle sauce:
– 1 cup sour cream
– 2 to 3 chipotles in adobo sauce
Additional toppings:
– Shredded cheese
– Lettuce
– Jalapenos
– Avocados
– Tomatoes
– Salsa
– Limes
– Small tortillas
Instructions
Place trimmed boneless chicken breasts in the bowl of a 5 to 6 quart slow cooker. Sprinkle the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt, and garlic powder evenly over the chicken breasts. Pour chicken broth over the chicken until it is fully covered. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.
While the chicken is cooking, prepare the chipotle sauce by blending the sour cream, chipotles, and a small amount of adobo sauce in a food processor until smooth. For a smoother texture, strain the sauce through a mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Transfer the sauce to a squeeze bottle or a clean bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Once the chicken is cooked, shred it with two forks and return it to the slow cooker to soak up the remaining juices. To assemble the tacos, place shredded chicken on small tortillas and add your choice of shredded cheese, lettuce, jalapenos, avocados, tomatoes, and salsa. Finish each taco with a drizzle of the chipotle sour cream sauce and a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Serve immediately.
Notes
Slow cooker times may vary so check chicken tenderness early for best results
Use mild chipotle if you prefer less heat
Serve immediately to keep tortillas from getting soggy
Adjust sour cream sauce thickness with water or yogurt
- Prep Time: 240
- Cook Time: 240
- Method: Slow-Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 440