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Sheet pan chipotle chicken tacos

The sheet pan chipotle chicken tacos you'll make on repeat: crisp edges, big flavour, and no complicated technique.

Prep31 min
Cook25 min
Total56 min
Serves4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast , cut into strips
  • 2 cups mix bell peppers, sliced
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 jalapeño,optional
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • For the chipotle seasoning — 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • For the chipotle seasoning — 2 tsp onion powder
  • For the chipotle seasoning — 1 tsp cumin powder
  • For the chipotle seasoning — 1 tsp coriander powder
  • For the chipotle seasoning — 2 tsp smoked paprika powder
  • 1-2 tsp chipotle seasoning — Salt to taste
  • 1-2 tsp chipotle seasoning — 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/3 cup sour cream
  • For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/3 cup butter milk
  • For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1-2 tsp chipotle seasoning mix ( from above )
  • For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • For the creamy chipotle sauce — 1 tbsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a baking tray add onions, bell peppers, chicken.
  3. Avoid overcrowding so everything roasts instead of steaming.
  4. Sprinkle 1 1/2 tbsp chipotle seasoning mix evenly onto the chicken and vegetables.
  5. Mix it really well until nicely coated. Drizzle oil and bake for 20 min.
  6. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly over the top. Return to the oven for 5 more minutes, until melted. Optional: Broil for 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden, bubbly top.
  7. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, chipotle seasoning, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder. Taste and adjust the lime or salt if necessary.
  8. Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle it with fresh cilantro. Drizzle with creamy chipotle sauce or serve it on the side.
  9. Serve with warm tortillas or rice .
Tip: Prep every component first; once the heat is on, this moves quickly.
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