Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos

Health score
6%
Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos
40 min.
8
420kcal

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If you’re craving a delicious and fun twist on traditional tacos, look no further than these Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos! Bursting with flavor and texture, these tacos are perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering. Picture this: warm, puffy tortillas filled with tender pulled rotisserie chicken, all enveloped in a smoky and spicy chipotle sauce that dances on your taste buds. Each bite is complemented by a refreshing guacamole made from ripe avocados, zesty lime juice, and bright cilantro.

What sets these tacos apart is not only their vibrant flavors but also their delightful presentation. The puffy tortillas offer a unique texture that holds your filling beautifully, while the colorful toppings of fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled queso fresco invite you to indulge freely. And the best part? This dish comes together in just 40 minutes, making it a simple yet impressive option for weeknight dinners or weekend brunches with friends and family.

Elevate your taco night by serving these Chipotle Chicken Puffy Tacos, and watch as everyone gathers around the table, sharing smiles and savoring every delicious bite. It's more than just a meal; it's a flavorful experience that brings people together. Get ready to delight your senses and impress your guests with a dish that truly shines!

Ingredients

  •  avocados pitted cubed peeled
  • 4.5 ounce chiles green chopped old el paso® canned
  •  chipotle chile in adobo canned
  • tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers 
  • 6-inch flour tortillas soft for tacos & fajitas old el paso® ()
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  •  plum tomatoes diced seeded (Roma)
  • 0.8 cup queso fresco crumbled
  • tablespoons onion red chopped
  • 2.5 cups pulled deli rotisserie chicken shredded (not )
  • 0.8 cup n chunky salsa thick old el paso®
  • 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

Calories420kcal
Protein24.72%
Fat53.35%
Carbs21.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.38
Glycemic Load
5.26
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
12.054782525353%

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:420.45kcal
21.02%
Fat:25.49g
39.21%
Saturated Fat:6.08g
38%
Carbohydrates:23.57g
7.86%
Net Carbohydrates:17.75g
6.46%
Sugar:3.51g
3.9%
Cholesterol:78.87mg
26.29%
Sodium:792.48mg
34.46%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:26.57g
53.14%
Vitamin K:31.82µg
30.3%
Fiber:5.82g
23.28%
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:1.89mg
10.48%
Vitamin A:469.89IU
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%
Source:Allrecipes