DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
6
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
Mexican
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:
Easy
SERVES:
6
COURSE:
Entree
CUISINE:
Mexican
Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema
Imagine a bright, bold taco night starring tender shredded chicken — perked up with a smoky chipotle punch — nestled inside warm corn tortillas. Each taco gets topped with a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw, offering a zesty crunch that’s light and refreshing. The finishing touch? A silky lime crema, rich and citrusy, with a whisper of cilantro and cumin that brings everything together with a zingy, creamy flourish. It’s a breezy Mexican-inspired feast that’s equal parts smoky, crunchy, and creamy — perfect for lively gatherings or a flavor-packed solo meal.
Chipotle Chicken Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema
Imagine a bright, bold taco night starring tender shredded chicken — perked up with a smoky chipotle punch — nestled inside warm corn tortillas. Each taco gets topped with a crisp, tangy cabbage slaw, offering a zesty crunch that’s light and refreshing. The finishing touch? A silky lime crema, rich and citrusy, with a whisper of cilantro and cumin that brings everything together with a zingy, creamy flourish. It’s a breezy Mexican-inspired feast that’s equal parts smoky, crunchy, and creamy — perfect for lively gatherings or a flavor-packed solo meal.
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
0 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Easy
Serves:
6
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
Mexican
INGREDIENTS
Cabbage Slaw:
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
Lime Crema:
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Tacos:
1 (10 oz.) can chicken in water, drained
6 small corn tortillas (6-inch/15 cm), warmed
Lime wedges
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
INGREDIENTS
Cabbage Slaw:
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 small clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. granulated sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded coleslaw mix
Lime Crema:
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp. finely chopped cilantro
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
Tacos:
1 (10 oz.) can chicken in water, drained
6 small corn tortillas (6-inch/15 cm), warmed
Lime wedges
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (minced)
INSTRUCTIONS
Cabbage Slaw: Stir together vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper; toss with cabbage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Lime Crema: Stir together sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt and cumin. Tacos: Mix chicken with minced chipotle pepper(s). Assemble chicken in tortillas with Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema. Serve with lime wedges and remaining Lime Crema.
ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories ~2,100 kcal
Protein ~120 g
Total Fat ~110 g
Saturated Fat ~30 g
Carbohydrates ~170 g
Sugar ~20 g
Fiber ~30 g
Cholesterol ~360 mg
Sodium ~3,000 mg
INSTRUCTIONS
Cabbage Slaw: Stir together vinegar, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper; toss with cabbage. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Lime Crema: Stir together sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest, salt and cumin. Tacos: Mix chicken with minced chipotle pepper(s). Assemble chicken in tortillas with Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema. Serve with lime wedges and remaining Lime Crema.
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ESTIMATED NUTRITIONAL VALUES
Calories ~2,100 kcal
Protein ~120 g
Total Fat ~110 g
Saturated Fat ~30 g
Carbohydrates ~170 g
Sugar ~20 g
Fiber ~30 g
Cholesterol ~360 mg
Sodium ~3,000 mg