Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos

Gluten Free
Health score
6%
Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos
40 min.
8
419kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your taco night with a delicious twist? Introducing Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos, a gluten-free delight that promises to tantalize your taste buds and impress your guests! In just 40 minutes, you can whip up a batch of these flavorful tacos that serve up to 8 people, making them perfect for family gatherings or casual dinner parties.

Imagine biting into a warm, puffy tortilla filled with tender pulled rotisserie chicken, infused with a smoky chipotle sauce that adds just the right amount of heat. Each taco is topped with a creamy guacamole made from ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and fresh cilantro, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The crunch of shredded iceberg lettuce, juicy Roma tomatoes, and crumbled queso fresco cheese adds delightful texture and freshness to every bite.

Not only are these tacos a feast for the senses, but they also pack a nutritious punch, with a caloric breakdown that includes a satisfying amount of protein and healthy fats. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch, a main course for dinner, or a standout dish for your next gathering, Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos are sure to become a favorite in your recipe repertoire. Get ready to indulge in a culinary experience that combines convenience, flavor, and a touch of spice!

Ingredients

  •  avocado pitted cubed peeled
  • 4.5 oz chilis green chopped canned
  •  chipotles in adobo with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce) canned
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups lettuce shredded
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  •  plum tomatoes diced seeded (Roma)
  • 0.8 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • tablespoons onion red chopped
  • 2.5 cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded (not ) (from 2-lb chicken)
  • 0.8 cup salsa thick
  • 6-inch tortillas soft for tacos & fajitas (
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • blender

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, make guacamole by mixing avocados, green chiles, lime juice, red onion and cilantro, mashing slightly; set aside.
  2. Plate Chipotle Sauce ingredients in blender or food processor. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.
  3. Pour half of sauce in 10-inch skillet over medium heat with chicken, reserving 1/2 cup for topping. Cover skillet; heat chicken and sauce until warm.
  4. Meanwhile, heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add 1 tortilla. Cook until starting to puff up, then turn over. Once second side is puffed up, remove from skillet; drain on paper towels.
  6. Fold each tortilla in half, and top with slightly less than 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Top with guacamole, a drizzle of reserved sauce, lettuce, tomato and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories419kcal
Protein24.79%
Fat53.51%
Carbs21.7%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.38
Glycemic Load
5.26
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.011304264483%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.04mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.06mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
1.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:419.2kcal
20.96%
Fat:25.49g
39.21%
Saturated Fat:6.08g
38%
Carbohydrates:23.26g
7.75%
Net Carbohydrates:17.63g
6.41%
Sugar:3.39g
3.76%
Cholesterol:78.87mg
26.29%
Sodium:792.46mg
34.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.57g
53.14%
Vitamin K:31.82µg
30.3%
Fiber:5.63g
22.53%
Folate:85.34µg
21.33%
Vitamin C:13.26mg
16.08%
Phosphorus:147.31mg
14.73%
Manganese:0.28mg
14.01%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.99%
Vitamin E:2.02mg
13.47%
Selenium:9.4µg
13.43%
Vitamin B3:2.65mg
13.25%
Calcium:131.73mg
13.17%
Potassium:422.73mg
12.08%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.69%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.11%
Iron:1.84mg
10.23%
Vitamin A:469.79IU
9.4%
Vitamin B5:0.88mg
8.78%
Copper:0.16mg
7.9%
Magnesium:30.61mg
7.65%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.87%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.2%
Vitamin D:0.31µg
2.06%