SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE CREAM SAUCE

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These juicy and tangy chicken tacos are garnished with a smokey chipotle cream sauce that packs some real heat. Garnish with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and grated Cotija cheese.

Provided by LaurenKU

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 4h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 frozen chicken thighs
2 frozen chicken breast halves
¼ cup red wine vinegar
¼ cup diced green onions
2 limes, juiced
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup sour cream
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
10 flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Place chicken thighs and chicken breasts in a slow cooker. Whisk red wine vinegar, green onions, lime juice, and garlic together in a bowl; pour over chicken.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours.
  • Blend sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a food processor until sauce is smooth; refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place chicken on a work surface and shred into bite-size chunks; season with salt and pepper. Measure 1/2 cup cooking liquid in slow cooker and discard the rest. Return shredded chicken and 1/2 cup cooking liquid to slow cooker and add cilantro; cook and stir until chicken is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon chicken into tortillas and top with chipotle cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 47.4 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 365 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Phume Mngadi
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These tacos are a great weeknight meal. They're easy to make and the cleanup is minimal. I usually serve them with rice and beans, but they're also good on their own.


Sonop hin Mehedi
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken and different toppings, and it's always delicious. The chipotle cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


lee leona
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These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover chicken. The sauce was easy to make and really flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Paul Mmeso Soronnadi
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These tacos were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Matai Ronita
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I made these tacos for my friends and they loved them! The chipotle cream sauce was a big hit. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Daniel Shockley
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These tacos were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was the perfect combination of spicy and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mohi Deen
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I'm always looking for new ways to make chicken tacos, and this recipe definitely delivered. The chipotle cream sauce was a game-changer. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Liam Richards
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These tacos are a great weeknight meal. They're easy to make and the cleanup is minimal. I usually serve them with rice and beans, but they're also good on their own.


Md Abubokor
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of chicken and different toppings, and it's always delicious. The chipotle cream sauce is the perfect finishing touch.


Hasnat Bhutta
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These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover chicken I had. The sauce was easy to make and really flavorful. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Omar Shezad
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I've made these tacos several times now and they're always a hit! The chipotle cream sauce is so good that I've even started using it on other dishes.


Richard Winful
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These tacos were easy to make and so delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Keith Sands
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I'm not usually a fan of chicken tacos, but these were amazing! The chipotle cream sauce really made the dish. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Mia Madden
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the tacos and the sauce was especially popular. I will definitely be making this recipe again for future parties.


Kiyoshi
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These chicken tacos were a hit with my family! The chipotle cream sauce was the perfect balance of spicy and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.