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Smoky Chipotle Chicken Tacos
with guacamole and queso fresco
Prep & Cook Time: 10-15 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
Chef
Kevin Curry
At Home Chef we love a good chicken taco, and so does FitMenCook. These deliciously simple stunners start with chicken seasoned with smoked paprika, vegetables coated in smoky chipotle, fresh tomato, salsa, and a dollop of cheese and guacamole. Better yet, these tasty tacos come together in 15 minutes or less.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 10 oz. Diced Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
- 1 Yellow Onion
- 4 oz. Guacamole
- 1 Poblano Pepper
- 2 oz. Fire Roasted Salsa
- 2 Tbsp. Tomato Puree
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1 oz. Queso Fresco Crumbles
- 1 tsp. Chipotle Seasoning
- ½ tsp. Smoked Paprika
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Nutrition (per serving) 4qYlBjPM
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Calories640
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Carbohydrates58g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat28g
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Protein41g
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Sodium1510mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season all over with smoked paprika and a pinch of pepper.
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and spray with cooking spray.Add chicken to hot pan and stir occasionally until chicken browns and reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes.Remove from burner. Coarsely chop, if desired.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Halve and peel onion. Cut halves into 1/4" dice.
Stem poblano pepper, seed, and cut into 1/4" dice. Poblano peppers can vary in spice level; most are mild, but a few can be quite hot. Wash hands and cutting board after prepping. -
3 Cook Vegetables and Make Sauce
Return pan used to cook chicken to medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.
Add onion to hot pan and stir occasionally until tender and lightly browned, 4-6 minutes.Add poblano and chipotle seasoning (to taste) and stir occasionally until fragrant and poblano starts to soften, 2-3 minutes.Add tomato puree and stir occasionally until slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.Stir in salsa (to taste) and 2 Tbsp. water until combined. Bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir in chicken until coated and warmed through, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner. -
4 Heat Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with chicken-vegetable mixture and garnishing with guacamole and cheese. Bon appétit!FitMenCook Hack: Keeping an eye on carbs? Swap flour tortillas for fresh butter lettuce. Plus, you get a satisfying crunch without losing any flavor!
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