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Try these Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos for a real treat! If you love tacos like we do, you will want to add this to your recipe library.

Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos on plate with lime and Tapatio sauce.

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Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos

I have been craving tacos for days now ….. and I needed to get my “fix”. I wanted something a little more funky and spicy than our usual taco fare. Chipotle peppers and lime to the rescue! 

Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos on plate close up.

These chicken tacos are an easy meal because the slow cooker does all the works for you! Fix it and forget it! You could easily adapt it to the oven or stove top if you’d like.

What are you waiting for … ¡ándale! ¡ándale! ¡arriba! ¡arriba! … It’s time to make some tacos!

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5 from 2 votes
Servings: 8 servings

Chipotle Lime Chicken Tacos

By Jamie Sherman
What are you waiting for … ¡ándale! ¡ándale! ¡arriba! ¡arriba! … It’s time to make some tacos!
Prep: 30 minutes
Cook: 6 hours
Total: 6 hours 30 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lime, zested and juiced
  • 2 chipotle chilies in adobo, finely minced (or more to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ cup water

Additional ingredients

  • Tortillas, warmed
  • Lettuce, shredded
  • Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • Tomatoes, chopped
  • Sour cream, optional

Instructions 

  • Place chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, combine the lime zest, juice, chipotle chilies, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano and water. Mix to combine. Pour over the top of the chicken. Cover and cook over LOW heat for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, or until chicken shreds easily with a fork.
  • Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred the meat. Add some of the sauce from the slow cooker for moisture.

To serve:

  • Top tortillas with the chicken mixture. Then add desired toppings such as lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and sour cream.

Notes

  • Use hard shells or your favorite corn or flour tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 108kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 18g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 408mg, Potassium: 358mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 0.5g, Vitamin A: 394IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Originally published on May 23, 2013. Updated on April 23, 2021.

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Jamie Sherman founded Love Bakes Good Cakes in February 2012. She is a self-taught home cook passionate about sharing easy, delicious, and family-friendly recipes. From comforting classics to irresistible desserts, I believe homemade food brings people together. Join me on my journey of creating and sharing meals that bring joy to every table!

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21 Comments

  1. Adelina Priddis says:

    Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friday

    Reply
  2. Miz Helen says:

    Wishing you a peaceful Memorial Day Weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

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  3. Sparkly H says:

    This one looks even more delicious than the last!! YUMMY Can't wait to try it! Thanks for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday! Zannie from mymixingspoon.com

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  4. Walking on Sunshine says:

    Looks delicious! Sharing with my Walking on Sunshine page TODAY! Thanks for linking up with Foodie Friends Friday!

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  6. ourtableforseven.com says:

    Tacos=heaven..these look delicious Jamie!
    Erin @ Table for Seven

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  7. bakinginatornado.com says:

    I've been looking for teenager friendly slow cooker meals for the summer months. This one will be perfect.

    Reply
  8. Jeni IGOTTHISMARTHA says:

    These sound really good! I love tacos!

    Reply
  9. Eric Pepple says:

    Oh man those are gorgeous! I love that you got a little char on the tortillas. Wonderful recipe Jamie!

    Happy Blogging!
    Happy Valley Chow

    Reply
  10. cooking with curls says:

    YUM!!! I love Mexican food:)

    Reply