Chicken dinner and taco night collide with smoky chipotle chicken tacos.
When shopping, pick a jarred salsa with a chunky consistency.
“Restaurant-style” and “cantina” salsas are too watery for this recipe.
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Honey and canned chipotle chiles inadobo sauceplay the supporting roles that take this dish to the next level.
We recommend topping these chipotle chicken tacos with avocado, sour cream, lime, and cilantro before serving.
Shredded and piled into tortillas, these tacos are a simple but satisfying dish you’ll love.
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Can I Make Chipotle Chicken Tacos Ahead?
To prepare these tacos ahead, cook and shred the chicken as directed.
Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.
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Store in the refrigerator for up to three days, or frozen for up to two months.
When it comes to leftovers, give a shot to store the chicken and other components separately.
you’re able to also warm leftovers in the Instant Pot.
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Warm tortillas and assemble and garnish the tacos fresh before serving.
This is actually one of the few chicken dishes I crave."
Another said, “We’ll definitely be adding this to our regular rotation.
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So simple and absolutely delicious!”
And Nancy Cotton commented, “Very tasty!!!
Cooked this in a slow cooker on low most of the day and it turned out great.
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Served with flour tortillas, sliced avocados, pico de Gallo, cheese, lettuce and Cream.
Easy and great!”
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jar mild salsa
3Tbsp.honey
1 1/2Tbsp.finely chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 1 [7-oz.]
can)
1 1/2tsp.kosher salt, plus more to taste
1tsp.garlic powder
12(6-in.)
(Times, instructions, and configs may vary according to cooker brand or model.)
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Cover with lid; lock in place.
Turn steam release handle to SEALING position.
Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK setting.
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Select HIGH pressure for 8 minutes.
(It will take 12 to 14 minutes for cooker to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)
This will take 1 to 2 minutes.
Remove chicken:
Transfer chicken to a bowl, leaving chile mixture in cooker.
Cook sauce:
Select SAUTE setting on cooker.
Select HIGH temperature setting; bring chile mixture to a boil.
Boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.
Shred chicken:
While chile mixture thickens, shred chicken using 2 forks.
Add chicken to sauce:
Return shredded chicken to cooker; stir to coat in sauce.
Add additional salt to taste, stirring to combine.
Finish tacos:
Serve with warmed tortillas and desired toppings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chipotle chicken refers to chicken that’s been seasoned or marinated with chipotle peppers.
it’s possible for you to also add in other types of spicy peppers for more heat.
Yeschipotle chicken can be frozen for up to two months.
Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating as directed.
