Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Name: Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 8 small tortillas flour or corn; Shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs diced small; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; u00bd teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; u00bc teaspoon cayenne optional; Salt & pepper; u00be cup sour cream or Greek yogurt; 1 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce; Juice of u00bd lime; Pinch of salt; pickled red onion, cilantro, lime wedges, chipotle crema

By Leslie Blythe Cheese, Chicken, Mexican Baking, Sautéing

May 14, 2025

These aren't your average tacos! Craving a flavorful and fast weeknight dinner? These Sheet Pan Chicken Tacos with Chipotle Crema deliver! Juicy, tender chicken thighs, boldly spiced and quickly cooked, mingle with melty cheese in warm tortillas. The real magic? A smoky chipotle crema drizzled on top. Ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep: 15 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients

8 small tortillas flour or corn

Shredded cheese cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a mix

For the chicken

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs diced small

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

¼ teaspoon cayenne optional

Salt & pepper

For the chipotle crema

¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

1 - 2 chipotle peppers in adobo + 1 teaspoon adobo sauce

Juice of ½ lime

Pinch of salt

Toppings

pickled red onion, cilantro, lime wedges, chipotle crema

Directions

1Preheat your oven to 400°F.

2In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and season with the spices. Sauté until the chicken is nicely browned. Set aside.

3Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the tortillas on the sheet and brush both sides with olive oil. Add the sautéed chicken to one half of each tortilla.

4Top the chicken with a generous amount of grated cheese. Fold the tortillas in half and press firmly to seal. Sprinkle a little extra cheese on top.

5Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

For the chipotle crema

1In a blender or food processor, combine sour cream or Greek yogurt, a chipotle pepper with a bit of adobo sauce, the juice of ½ lime, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth.

2Once the tacos are crispy and golden, remove from the oven. Dress with pickled red onions, cilantro, lime wedges, and a drizzle of the chipotle crema.

Recipe from Britacooks.

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