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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:56:04 +0000

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas make an easy and delicious one-pan meal packed with veggies, protein, and smoky chipotle flavors. In this fajita recipe, there’s no need for additional spices and fajita seasoning because our flavor is going to come from our scratch chicken marinade.

When you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen but still want a tasty Mexican inspired dinner recipe, you can never go wrong with an oven baked sheet pan dinner!

If you love one-pan meals, be sure to take a peek at making these Buffalo Chicken Fries.

SHEET PAN CHICKEN FAJITA INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy sheet pan recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Full recipe in the recipe card below.

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Protein: Chicken breasts (1-2 lbs) marinated in our Chipotle Marinade
Veggies: red and yellow bell peppers, onion
Garnishes: Guacamole, avocado slices, Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, pico de gallo, salsa, cilantro
Etc: Lime, flour tortillas or corn tortillas

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

MAKE PORK OR BEEF FAJITAS

You can really use any kind of meat you would like with our chicken marinade.

ADD MORE VEGGIES

These are your fajitas, make them the way you like. Add other vegetables like zucchini, squash, tomatoes, or mushrooms.

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings – These are so good you won’t want to stop eating them.
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs – Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Just dump the ingredients in and you have delicious soup the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes!
Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos – Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!

Cilantro Lime Rice

Delicious rice that's perfect for adding to burrito bowls, burritos, as a side dish to any Mexican recipe or just with rice and beans.

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Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

Tangy sour cream recipe is a perfect complement to spicy Mexican inspired food. Use on rice bowls, burritos, tacos, vegetables or anything you enjoy pairing with sour cream.

See Recipe

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

sheet pan
plastic bag or bowl (for marinade)
sharp knife
parchment paper (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

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PREHEAT OVEN: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spray the baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper or foil.

MARINATE CHICKEN: Slice the chicken breasts and vegetables into strips that are about ½ inch thick. Using our chipotle marinade, marinate the chicken and vegetables for at least 30 minutes. If you prefer, you can slice the chicken after it’s been marinated.

PLACE ON BAKING SHEET: Place the chicken pieces and vegetables on the baking sheet in an even layer.

COOKING TIME: Bake the fajitas for 10 minutes, then flip the chicken with tongs or a spatula, and cook for another 5 minutes. Check the internal temperature of the chicken with a meat thermometer. Remove the chicken when it is at least 165°F.

OPTIONAL: If the chicken is at least 150° we recommend turning on the broiler and moving the sheet pan to the top rack. Broil for 2-5 minutes, until the internal temperature is at least 165° and the outsides begin to crisp a little.

KITCHEN TIP

Before removing the chicken from the oven, be sure the internal temperature has reached at least 165 degrees.

SERVING: Sprinkle sheet pan with fresh lime juice and cilantro. Serve the chicken fajita sheet pan meal with tortillas and your favorite toppings.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store cooked chicken and vegetables in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store cooked chicken in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. We don’t recommend freezing cooked vegetables.

Defrosting: Defrost chicken in the refrigerator overnight.

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos

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Delicious and flavor packed shredded chipotle chicken made in a slow cooker or crock pot. This makes great chicken to put on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and more.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

Can you use a fajita seasoning instead of the marinade?

We feel like marinades lock in more flavor than dry seasoning. However, if you have pre-packaged fajita seasoning on hand, you can toss it with a few tablespoons of olive oil and allow the chicken to marinate in that. Feel free to add more cumin or chili powder for extra flavor.

Is fajita seasoning the same as taco seasoning?

Very similar but not the same. You will notice that taco seasoning usually has more chili powder whereas fajita seasoning contains more cumin. Often times taco seasoning is spicier as well.

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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Delicious and easy fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Slice up peppers, onions and chicken and combine with Family Dinners' chipotle marinade for a recipe the whole family will love.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword easy lasagna recipe, fajitas, sheet pan

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings fajitas

Calories 228kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

sheet pan

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts
1 recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
½ red onion
1 lime

Additional garnishes

8 flour tortillas
½ cup guacamole
½ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
½ cup pico de gallo
2 cups Cilantro Lime Rice

Instructions

Slice bell peppers and onions into thin strips.
Remove raw chicken from marinade bag. Slice raw chicken into ¼" strips.
Put vegetables and chicken back into the marinade bag to marinade for 5-30 more minutes.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet pan with cooking spray.
Lay chicken pieces flat on baking sheet. Spread out vegetables. Bake for 10 minutes. Flip chicken over and bake for 5 more minutes or until internal chicken temperature is 165°F. Remove from oven.
Serve with flour tortillas, Family Dinners' Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, guacamole and pico de gallo.

Notes

To get a crispy texture to the top of the vegetables and chicken, brush chicken and vegetables with oil and broil for 2-5 minutes on the top rack once the internal temperature of the chicken has reached 165°.
Toast your tortillas in the oven directly on the rack after you remove the sheet pan from the oven. Once they start to puff up remove them from the oven.

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:55:18 +0000

Grilled chipotle chicken kabobs with pineapple and peppers are marinated to perfection in our from scratch chipotle marinade and honey and come out juicy every time. These grilled kabobs are a whole meal by themselves.

Making chipotle chicken kabobs (chicken skewers) is an easy way to spice things up. Most of the time we are cranking up the grill in the warmer months, but you could also make these on an indoor grill or in the oven if you wanted. Save this honey chipotle kabob recipe for those days when you need comfort food!

GRILLED CHIPOTLE CHICKEN KABOB INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy chicken and pineapple kabob recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. See full ingredient list and amounts in the recipe card below.

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Chicken: We are using bite-sized pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts marinaded in our Chipotle Marinade
Liquids: oil, honey
Fruit and Veggies: fresh diced pineapple, red bell pepper

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

MAKE BEEF OR PORK SKEWERS

Use your favorite cut of beek or pork in the marinade and you never make the same kabob twice. Keep an eye when grilling, other cuts of meat may need the grilling time adjusted.

MORE VEGGIES

Add more veggies like summer squash, mushrooms, onions, or tomatoes.

MAKE IN A PACKET

Skip the skewers and add all of the ingredients to a foil packet. Seal the foil packet and put it directly on the grill. Flip the packet over every 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

BBQ VERSION

Switch things up from time to time with BBQ Chicken Kabobs.

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings – These are so good you won’t want to stop eating them.
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Just dump the ingredients in and you have delicious soup the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes!
Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos – Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!

Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings and Legs

Bursting with flavor, these spicy chicken legs are perfect as an appetizer or a meal.

See Recipe

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

wooden or metal skewers
sharp knife
cutting board
plastic ziploc bag or bowl for marinating chicken
blender or food processor to make the marinade)
grill

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin. Full instructions and ingredients list are in the recipe card below.

PREHEAT GRILL: Heat the grill to medium-high heat.

KITCHEN TIP

Medium high heat is equivalent to about 375 degrees F.

MARINATE CHICKEN: Dice the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Using our chipotle marinade recipe, make the marinade and add the honey to the marinade. Blend or mix together. Pour the marinade and chicken into a plastic bag or bowl. Allow it to marinate in the fridge for 30 minutes to 24 hours.. You can also freeze the chicken for up to 3 months. Defrost in the refrigerator before making the kabobs.

PREP: Dice the peppers, and pineapple into pieces the same size as the chicken. If the pieces are larger or smaller than the chicken they won’t cook up as nicely on the grill.

KITCHEN TIP

If you are using wooden skewers, allow them to soak in water for 30 minutes before preparing.

MAKING THE SKEWERS: Alternate the chicken, pepper, and pineapples on the skewers and repeat for each one. Brush with oil. We recommend a high heat oil like avocado oil but you can use any oil you prefer.

GRILLING: Place the chicken skewers on the grill, turning every 4 to 5 minutes until they are fully cooked.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store leftover grilled chipotle chicken kabobs in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Chicken kabobs are best eaten fresh, so we don’t recommend freezing them.

Reheating: To reheat, remove the skewer and heat in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until warm.

Cilantro Lime Rice

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Delicious rice that's perfect for adding to burrito bowls, burritos, as a side dish to any Mexican recipe or just with rice and beans.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts?

We wouldn’t recommend it. Sometimes that cut of meat is so tender it won’t stay on a skewer. If you were going to make these in a foil packet or in the oven more like a sheet pan meal, then you could use chicken thighs no problem.

How hot should the grill be for chicken kabobs?

Grill chicken kabobs at medium-high heat, approximately 375°F.

Should I put oil on the grill for kabobs?

If your grates are already clean you shouldn’t need oil. Some people choose to use it so the skewers don’t stick. This is really a personal preference.

Can skewers go in the oven?

Both metal and wood skewers can go in the oven. Wooden skewers should be soaked for 30 minutes before adding the ingredients onto them to prevent the wood from burning.

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Grilled Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

Pineapple, red bell pepper and juicy honey chipotle chicken make the best grilled skewers! Great for grilling indoors or outdoors. Grilled chipotle chicken kabobs are a family favorite.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chipotle, grill, kabob, pineapple

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 1 5

Servings kabobs

Calories 236kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Grill

Ingredients

Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

1 pound chicken breast 2 breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
½ recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade
2 tablespoons honey
1 pineapple cut into 1 inch pieces
2 red bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons oil Avocado oil or vegetable oil

Serve On The Side

1 recipe Cilantro Lime Rice
½ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

Instructions

Heat grill to medium high.
Dice marinated chicken, red bell pepper and pineapple into 1 inch cubes.
Make chipotle marinade and add honey. Mix together. Place chicken cubes into marinade and let marinate for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Alternatively, place in a ziploc freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before using.
Skewer chicken, bell pepper and pineapple onto skewers.
Brush kabobs with olive oil.
Grill. Turn every 4-5 minutes to grill evenly. Remove from heat when internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Serve while warm with Family Dinners Lime Cilantro Rice.

Notes

If using wood skewers, soak for at least 30 minutes before grilling.
Dice chicken, peppers and pineapple to be the same size. If one is larger than the others they won’t grill evenly.
You can brush your grill with a high heat oil like vegetable oil or avocado oil to prevent your chicken from sticking to the grill.
Smaller pieces will cook quicker.
Rotate your skewers frequently to prevent burning.
You can brush more marinade on your skewers halfway through cooking for a more intense flavor.

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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Pasta

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:54:33 +0000

Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Pasta is the perfect 3 ingredient game day appetizer that is easy to make, serves a crowd, and is full of flavor.

This air fryer pasta recipe combines the best of both worlds – Mexican and Italian.

Once the air fryer pasta chips went viral on TikTok, we knew we could turn these up even more. After making Air Fryer Taco Stuffed Pasta Shells the options became endless.

Even though stuffed shells are an amazing appetizer idea, you could easily make these any night of the week because from start to finish, they are ready in less than 45 minutes. Believe it or not, these are also a really good freezer meal.

Serve alongside celery and carrots, with a ramekin of blue cheese dressing for an easy game day spread.

AIR FRYER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN STUFFED PASTA INGREDIENTS

You may have these three ingredients for this easy air fryer recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. See recipe card below for full ingredients and instructions.

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Pasta: Use the jumbo shells.
Cheese: We are using pepperjack, but you could also use cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, or a Mexican blend.
Meat: The boneless skinless chicken breast is marinated in our Chipotle Marinade, so good! You could also use chicken thighs as well or any leftover taco chicken, like our chipotle burrito chicken.
Dip: Make a sour cream dip, ranch dip or blue cheese dip.

MORE GAME DAY APPETIZERS

Try these chipotle chicken stuffed pasta shells with these other tasty game day appetizers:

Hot Artichoke and Spinach Dip – goes great with bread, chips, and even apples
Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – Dip these in your marinara! YUM!
Carnitas Stuffed Pasta Shells – a new twist when you are tired of plain tacos

Dip stuffed shells in the cilantro lime sour cream.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need. Links are affiliate links and we may earn a commission if you purchase through the link.

air fryer: Our air fryer is actually an older model, but if we were to buy a new one we’d buy this Ninja air fryer with 2 baskets.
cutting board
sharp knife
utensils
bowls

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

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COOK PASTA: Fill a large pot with water and some salt, bring to a boil. Cook pasta shells according to the instructions on the package. The shells should be fully cooked, not al dente. Drain pasta and rinse with cool water.

KITCHEN TIP

Rinsing the pasta shells with cool water stops the cooking process. Be sure to separate them so they don’t stick together.

FILL PASTA: Cup each pasta shell in your hand, filled it with a tablespoon of leftover marinated shredded chipotle chicken or any leftover chicken. Add a stick of pepperjack (or the type of cheese you chose to use).

COVER PASTA: Cover the filled shell another piece of pasta, so it fits like a “lid”.

KITCHEN TIP

If you don’t have a block of cheese and would rather use shredded cheese you can. Just be sure the top shell still fits well around the bottom one.

PREP THE AIR FRYER: Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with non stick cooking spray.

ADD SHELLS: Place each chicken stuffed shell into the basket, making sure that there is space in between and they aren’t touching.

KITCHEN TIP

You can place parchment paper liners in the bottom of your basket which makes clean up easy and you don’t have to worry about anything sticking.

SPRAY SHELLS: Once you have all of the shells assembled and they are in the basket, spray the tops and sides you can see with non stick cooking spray. You could also use a brush to apply the olive oil if you don’t have the spray kind.

AIR FRY PASTA: Cook for 13 minutes at 400 degrees. No need to toss or turn the shells or shake the basket.

MAKE CILANTRO SOUR CREAM: While you wait on the stuffed shells to cook, make a batch of our Cilantro Lime Sour Cream as a dipping sauce. Ranch may also be a good dipping option.

SERVE: Remove the shells from the basket and keep warm while you finish making the other batches.

KITCHEN TIP

Turn your oven on the lowest setting to keep the shells warm. Place them on a pan in a single layer so they don’t stick together and get soggy.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store air fryer chipotle chicken stuffed pasta in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate or store on the counter for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: We do not recommend freezing the cooked taco pasta.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you deep fry chipotle chicken stuffed shells instead of using the air fryer?

Yes! You can deep fry these instead of using the air fryer. Deep fry at 350°F for a few minutes until golden brown. Make sure you oil is clean and preheated prior to dropping the shells in.

Can you make air fryer stuffed pasta without cooking the pasta first?

Unfortunately, no. The shells should be fully cooked before adding them to the air fryer.

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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

Crunchy, spicy and cheesy snack that's sure to please a crowd! These chipotle chicken and cheese filled pasta shells are air fried until they're crispy and gooey.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican

Keyword air fryer taco stuffed pasta, air fyer, chipotle, pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 13

Boiling Time 20

Total Time 38

Servings shells

Calories 145kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

1 pound shredded chipotle chicken (or any chicken leftovers)
1 pound pepper jack cheese
1 box jumbo pasta shells cooked

Instructions

Boil pasta shells according to package instructions.
Add 1-2 tablespoons of shredded chipotle marinated chicken (or any leftover chicken) to a shell. Top with a stick of pepperjack cheese. Cover with another cooked pasta shell.
Spray the bottom of the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Put filled shells into air fryer so they aren't touching. Spray the top of pasta shells with cooking spray or brush with oil.
Air fry at 400°F for 13 minutes. Do not turn over while cooking
Remove from air fryer and serve with salsa, guacamole and sour cream.

Notes

This recipe works best with Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken.
Pasta shells will begin to stick together after you drain them. Rinse well with cold water and separate them before they become stuck together.

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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:53:46 +0000

Chicken Burrito Bowls are hearty, flavorful, and absolutely delicious Mexican inspired meal. This pan seared chicken will make any dish amazing.

Yet we are saving you some money, you don’t have to leave the house, and you can turn your leftovers into our favorite burritos or salads so you aren’t eating the same thing twice!

The chipotle marinade we recommend using on the chicken is packed with smoky flavors like cumin, garlic, chili powder, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce along with a couple other spices.

CHICKEN BURRITO BOWL INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy chicken recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. For ingredient amounts, see recipe card below.

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Chicken: We are using chicken breasts marinated in our Chipotle marinade, but you can also use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Lime Butter: Our cilantro lime butter really makes it, so don’t skip out!
Oil: We recommend avocado oil, olive oil or your favorite oil.
Rice: Cilantro lime rice is our favorite but plain jasmine white rice or brown rice work as well.
Beans: Use black beans or pinto beans.
Avocado: Use fresh avocado or guacamole.
Sour Cream: Cilantro Lime Sour Cream or plain sour cream both work.
Salsa: Make your own pico de gallo or buy a fresh salsa.
Cilantro: Sprinkle fresh cilantro over your burrito bowl if you like cilantro.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

meat tenderizer or rolling pin
large skillet

INSTRUCTIONS

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HEAT SKILLET: Pour the olive oil into a large skillet and heat over medium heat.

TENDERIZE CHICKEN: While the chicken is marinating, use a meat tenderizer (or rolling pin) to pound the chicken out so that it is about ½ thick. This makes the cooking process quicker, more evenly, and keeps it juicy.

KITCHEN TIP

Do not put your chicken into the skillet until it is fully heated. If you put the chicken into the skillet before the oil and skillet are hot the chicken won’t get a great sear.

COOK TIME: Cook the chicken breasts for 6 to 7 minutes on each side or until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165 degrees.

REST TIME: Add a tablespoon of cilantro lime butter on top of each chicken breast and allow it to rest for 5 minutes then slice.

SERVE: Build your burrito with your favorite ingredients (salsa, cheese, guac, pico) including our cilantro lime rice, topping it off with a drizzle of cilantro lime sour cream. You can also serve with brown rice if you please.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days days. These ingredients will store better if you store them in separate containers, as opposed to combined.

Freeze: You can freeze your chicken. Store it in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

LEFTOVERS

If you have leftover chicken or any of the ingredients, consider making one of these tasty recipes:

Air Fryer Mexican Chicken Stuffed Pasta: These make great appetizers or even a main meal. They’re really fun to eat. Crunchy taco shell on the outside and cheesy chicken on the inside.

Chipotle Chicken Salad: Add all your ingredients to a bed of romaine lettuce. Top with salsa.

Chipotle Chicken Tacos: Yum, look how good these look!

Chipotle Chicken Marinade

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Bold, flavorful chipotle marinade that's perfect for chicken, beef or vegetables. Make a double batch and freeze with your meat for an easy meal prep In the future.

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Cilantro Lime Butter

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This savory butter is perfect on your favorite chicken or beef once cooked. You can also add to grilled corn or vegetables as well.

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Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

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Tangy sour cream recipe is a perfect complement to spicy Mexican inspired food. Use on rice bowls, burritos, tacos, vegetables or anything you enjoy pairing with sour cream.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

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Delicious rice that's perfect for adding to burrito bowls, burritos, as a side dish to any Mexican recipe or just with rice and beans.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Are burrito bowls healthy?

Healthy means different things for different people. However, our chicken burrito bowl is full of protein from the chicken and black beans (great fiber source). As a low carb option you can serve it with cauliflower rice. Burrito bowls can be easily customized so add all of the veggies you would like such as tomatoes, romaine lettuce, avocado, and pico de gallo.

Can you make the chicken in the slow cooker instead?

Sure. If you want to use the chipotle marinade but let it slow cook, print the crockpot chipotle chicken recipe.

Can you use other meats in burrito bowls instead of chicken?

Our marinade can also be used with beef, steak, pork, and vegetables. You could also use ground beef or ground turkey mixed with taco seasoning as an alternative.

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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl

Juicy, delicious chipotle marinated chicken pan seared in a skillet and topped with cilantro lime butter. These chicken breasts will become a family favorite. Serve them in a rice bowl, taco, with vegetable sides or make them into burritos. There's no wrong way to eat this chicken.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chipotle, easy lasagna recipe, skillet

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 12

Assembly Time 10

Total Time 22

Servings burrito bowls

Calories 1042kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

12 inch skillet

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts
2 tablespoons Family Dinners Cilantro Lime Butter or unsalted butter
2 tablespoons oil (avocado oil or olive oil)
1 recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade Click link for recipe. Ingredients include: canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, salt, shallot
3 cups Cilantro Lime Rice or any cooked rice
1 cup salsa
2 avocados
1 cans black beans rinsed
¼ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream or plain sour cream
1 lime
¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Heat large skillet over medium heat. Pour olive oil in pan to heat.
While chicken is in the marinating bag, use a meat tenderizer or rolling pin to pound the breast until it is approximately ½" thick. This helps the chicken to cook quickly and evenly and remain juicy.
Place chicken breasts in skillet. Cook 5-6 minutes on one side, until the bottom side begins to brown. Turn over chicken.
Cook remaining side for 5-7 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature is 165°F. Remove from heat.
Place one tablespoon of Family Dinners Lime Cilantro Butter (or regular salted butter) on top of each chicken breast. Allow to rest for 5 minutes.
Fill 4 bowls with rice, black beans, salsa, avocado and top with sliced chicken breast and sour cream. Sprinkle with lime and cilantro.

Notes

Do not put your chicken into the skillet until it is fully heated. If you put the chicken into the skillet before the oil and skillet are hot the chicken won’t get a great sear.

Nutrition

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Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:52:58 +0000

Our crock pot chipotle chicken tacos are made with a smokey and flavor chicken marinade, great for prepping meals ahead of time, and can be served many different ways!

One thing we love when creating recipes is that you can use the same ingredients to make several different meals. This not only helps to cut costs (because you are reusing the ingredients you have on hand), but it also makes coming up with new dinner recipes easy! The marinade that we use for this chipotle chicken recipe can also be used to make a lot of other Mexican inspired meals like our chicken burrito bowls, chicken wings, quesadillas, fajitas, nachos, and burritos. If you need a low carb option, you can also serve the chicken on a bed of cauliflower rice.

CROCK POT CHIPOTLE CHICKEN INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy crock pot recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Exact ingredient amounts are in the recipe card below.

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Chicken: We are using chicken breasts, but you can also use chicken thighs instead.
Marinade & Broth: This is the best marinade! We use canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, salt, shallot, and chicken broth.
For Tacos: Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, Mexican cheese, flour (or corn) tortillas, cilantro, black beans

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings – These are so good you won’t want to stop eating them.
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs – Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Just dump the ingredients in and you have delicious soup the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes!

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Delicious and easy fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Slice up peppers, onions and chicken and combine with Family Dinners' chipotle marinade for a recipe the whole family will love.

See Recipe

Essential

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

Crockpot (slow cooker)
Cutting board
Forks to shred chicken

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

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MARINATE CHICKEN: Use a premade chipotle marinade or combine the marinade spices from our fabulous Family Dinners Chipotle Chicken Marinade. Marinade for at least 30 minutes-24 hours in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before putting into the crock pot if you freeze.

ADD CHICKEN AND BROTH: Add the marinated chicken breasts to the bottom of the crock pot and cover with chicken broth.

COOKING TIME: Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 8 hours.

KITCHEN TIP

You can marinate the chicken up to 24 hours before using it. So it’s a good idea to do that the day before to make cooking easier.

SHRED CHICKEN: Once the chicken has finished cooking it’s time to shred it. You can do that in a few different ways. The most popular are to shred in the crock pot or remove from the slow cooker and shred on a cutting board. Use two forks to shred it quickly. Then place the shredded chicken back into the pot about 15 minutes so it has time to absorb all of the chipotle flavors.

KITCHEN TIP

An easy way to shred chicken is to transfer to a bowl and use your electric mixer. Do not overmix or it will become tiny little pieces of chicken.

SERVE: Add the chipotle chicken to your tortillas and top with your favorite taco toppings. We recommend black beans, cheese, and cilantro lime sour cream

KITCHEN TIP

Some of our other favorite toppings are lettuce, salsa, and pico de gallo, purple cabbage or guacamole.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store your crock pot chipotle chicken in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store chicken in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

Chipotle Chicken Marinade

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Bold, flavorful chipotle marinade that's perfect for chicken, beef or vegetables. Make a double batch and freeze with your meat for an easy meal prep In the future.

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Cilantro Lime Sour Cream

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Tangy sour cream recipe is a perfect complement to spicy Mexican inspired food. Use on rice bowls, burritos, tacos, vegetables or anything you enjoy pairing with sour cream.

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Cilantro Lime Rice

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Delicious rice that's perfect for adding to burrito bowls, burritos, as a side dish to any Mexican recipe or just with rice and beans.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

What is chipotle chicken?

Chipotle chicken is made with a blend of spices such as garlic, cumin, chili powder, and lime juice along with chipotle peppers and adobe sauce. It has a smokey flavor and depending on how it’s made, it tastes a little spicy.

Do you need to cook chicken before adding to the slow cooker?

Some recipes may require cooking chicken ahead of time, but this one does not. You can cook raw chicken in the slow cooker without having to worry about food safety as long as the internal temperature has reached 165 degrees prior to serving.

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Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavor packed shredded chipotle chicken made in a slow cooker or crock pot. This makes great chicken to put on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and more.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chicken, chipotle, crock pot

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 4

Post Cooking Time 20

Total Time 4 25

Servings people

Calories 327kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

1 recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade Use pre-marinated chicken breasts from your fridge or freezer or make a fresh batch.
2 lbs chicken breasts 2 lbs of chicken breasts is equivalent to about 4 large chicken breasts.
1 cup chicken broth

Taco Ingredients

½ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
1 cup soft Mexican cheese
8 soft taco size flour tortillas
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 cup black beans, rinsed

Instructions

Make marinade. Pour over chicken in a bowl or ziploc bag. Rotate chicken to make sure it's covered in the marinade. Marinade for 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer. Defrost before cooking.
Place marinated chicken breasts in bottom of slow cooker (Crock Pot).
Add chicken broth to crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
Remove breasts from slow cooker. Shred then add back into the slow cooker. Let sit for 15 minutes to reabsorb the chipotle juices.
Serve with tortillas, black beans, cheese, cilantro and cilantro lime sour cream.

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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:52:00 +0000

Air Fryer Chicken Wings with Chipotle marinade brings in so many flavors to be such an easy recipe. These wings come out crispy every time and are ready in just 30 minutes.

You are going to love this chicken wing recipe. It’s flavorful and relatively cheap to make, which means it’s great for weeknight meals or party food. Who doesn’t love good wings? Plus with the big game just around the corner, your guests will definitely be thanking you. Speaking of that, you may also enjoy some Cheesy Jalapeno Dip, Buffalo Chicken Meatballs, or Jalapeño Poppers for your spread.

We are using our famous Chipotle Marinade for the base of this recipe, and recommend you try our Cilantro Lime Sour Cream for the dipping sauce. If you want something hotter to dip them in, you can always melt a little butter in a saucepan and add your favorite sauce, like Texas Pete, as a spicier option.

AIR FRYER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN WINGS INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy air fryer recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Full recipe and ingredients in recipe card below.

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Wings: Drumettes/wings
Marinade: olive oil, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, shallot, cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, salt, honey
Dipping: blue cheese dressing, ranch, Cilantro Lime Sour Cream, cilantro

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs – Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup – Just dump the ingredients in and you have delicious soup the whole family loves in less than 30 minutes!
Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos – Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Kabobs

Pineapple, red bell pepper and juicy honey chipotle chicken make the best grilled skewers! Great for grilling indoors or outdoors. Grilled chipotle chicken kabobs are a family favorite.

See Recipe

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

food processor or blender
mixing bowl
air fryer

INSTRUCTIONS

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MAKE MARINADE: Combine all of the spices, chipotle peppers, oil, adobo sauce, shallot, and honey into the food processor or high speed blender.

ADD MARINADE TO CHICKEN: Pour the marinade into a ziplock bag or into a large bowl over the chicken. Mix or toss so the chicken is fully covered.

REFRIGERATE: Place the chipotle chicken wings (covered in the marinade mixture) into to fridge for at least 30 minutes.

KITCHEN TIP

To marinate the chicken ahead of time, you can allow it to sit in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

PREHEAT AIR FRYER: Allow the air fryer to preheat to 380 degrees. Spray the bottom of the basket with non stick cooking spray.

KITCHEN TIP

Alternatively, you could use air fryer parchment paper liners instead of non stick spray.

COOKING TIME: Add the chicken to the basket in a single layer. Spray the tops of the wingettes with vegetable oil, olive oil, or cooking spray. Air fry for 8 minutes, then flip and cook for another 7 minutes.

KITCHEN TIP

Use a meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.

FINISH: Once the first batch has finished cooking, remove them from the basket and serve with your favorite dipping sauce, along with celery and carrots. Repeat until all wings have been cooked.

KITCHEN TIP

To keep the wings warm while you finish making the rest, place your oven on the lowest heat setting and put them on a baking pan. Keep them in a single layer so they stay crispy.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store air fryer chipotle chicken wings in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months. However, we recommend freezing before cooking.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

Can you make these air fryer chicken wings if they are frozen?

Yes, you can. However, the marinade is much better on chicken that has already been thawed. You will have to just about double the cooking time, so be sure you check the internal temperature before eating.

Can you use full size chicken drumsticks instead?

Yes, just increase the cooking time and keep an eye on them so they don’t burn.

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Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings and Legs

Bursting with flavor, these spicy chicken legs are perfect as an appetizer or a meal.

Course Appetizer, dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword air fryer appetizers, air fyer, chicken, chicken legs

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings people

Calories 220kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

Chicken Wings

3 pounds chicken drumettes or wings
2 tablespoons honey
1 recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade click to see the marinade ingredients

Optional Sides

½ cup Cilantro Lime Sour Cream
½ cup Ranch Dressing
½ cup Chipotle Ranch Dressing
2 carrots sliced into carrot sticks
2 celery stalks sliced into sticks

Instructions

Make marinade by blending all marinade ingredients plus the honey together in a food processor.
Pour marinade over chicken in a bowl or ziplock bag. Mix to combine and coat chicken. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to 24 hours. Alternatively, freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost before cooking.
Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Spray bottom of air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Spray tops of chicken with oil or cooking spray. Cook chicken for 8 minutes. Turn chicken and cook for 7 minutes or until internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F.
Remove chicken drumettes. Serve with Family Dinners Cilantro Lime Sour Cream or your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Use our Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade base for lots of different recipes. We recommend following the instructions in the Chipotle Marinade post for preparing and freezing ahead of time.
You can use full size chicken drumsticks with this recipe. You will need to adjust cooking time. Use a meat thermometer to make sure your chicken is thoroughly cooked to 165°

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Chipotle Chicken Marinade

Andrea + Stef — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 22:51:03 +0000

This chipotle chicken marinade is a quick and easy way to add a depth of flavor to any cut of poultry along with beef, pork, and vegetables. We love using marinades that are versatile so they can be used on any cut of meat really, and this chipotle marinade is no different.

If you are looking for make-ahead dishes, you can also freeze it for later which makes dinner fairly easy. No matter which way you choose, pair your main course meal with our Cilantro Lime Rice for a simple weeknight meal.

You can use this homemade marinade when you are grilling, baking in the oven, on the stove top, when making tacos or burritos, and even for Instant Pot and air fryer recipes. If you are tired of making boring salads, chipotle chicken is a fantastic addition.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN MARINADE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Exact ingredients are in the recipe card below.

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Peppers: canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Spices: garlic, cumin, coriander, chili powder, oregano, salt
Etc.: chicken, shallot, adobo sauce (comes in the can of peppers)

7 WAYS TO USE THIS CHIPOTLE MARINADE

We love to make this marinade then put in a ziploc bag with chicken breasts or chicken wings and marinate for 30 minutes or freeze for later. Here are 7 recipes that use this chipotle chicken marinade. Just make the marinade now, freeze it with the chicken and then defrost when you’re ready to cook. It take a lot of time out of your nightly cooking!

Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings

Air fryer chipotle chicken wings are crispy every time and pair well with our cilantro sour cream dipping sauce.

Chipotle Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells

Stuffed pasta in the air fryer? Yes, please! You only need 3 simple ingredients to make this easy chipotle chicken stuffed pasta dinner or appetizer. This is great to make with leftover chipotle chicken from any of these recipes.

Pan Seared Chicken Burrito Bowls

Burrito bowls are packed with flavor, hearty, are super easy to make, and tastes phenomenal. Don’t forget to pair it with our Cilantro Lime Butter.

Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs

If you love chipotle flavors, you have to try our juicy grilled chipotle chicken and pineapple skewers. Dice up the pre-marinated chicken and pop them on skewers for a great spring and summer meal.

Chipotle Chicken Taco Soup

Instant Pot tortilla soup feeds a crowd and is ready in about 30 minutes. I don’t even defrost my marinated chicken before making this. You can’t have an easier weeknight meal. It’s also great to freeze for later and the perfect comfort food.

Sheet Pan Fajitas

One-pan chicken fajitas will make you want to ditch the restaurant every single time! These are easy and there’s virtually no cleanup. Just pull your marinated chicken out of the freezer the night before, grab some bell peppers, onions and tortillas and you’ve got a meal!

Essential

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

food processor or blender
resealable plastic bag (ziplock)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

MAKE MARINADE: Add all of the ingredients (minus the chicken) into a food processor or blender. Pulse until it’s smooth.

ADD CHICKEN: Place the chicken breasts or chicken thighs into a bowl or plastic bags and divide the marinade evenly.

KITCHEN TIP

We recommend putting 2 pieces of chicken in each bag and freezing to prep for meals in the future. This is especially useful for our Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, Sheet Pan Fajitas, Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup and Chipotle Chicken Kabobs recipes that require 2 chicken breasts.

COAT CHICKEN: Use your hands to coat the chicken on the inside of the bag.

MARINATE: Place the marinaded chicken in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 24 hours.

KITCHEN TIP

You can freeze the chicken in the marinade for later. Simply place the bag flat when freezing to save space.

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store marinating raw chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Once the chicken has been cooked, store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and refrigerate for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: Defrost a ziplock bag of marinated chicken in the refrigerator overnight.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click the questions to see the answer.

What is chipotle chicken made from?

Chipotle chicken is a blend of smoky flavors and chipotle chile peppers and spices often used in Mexican dishes. Chipotle peppers can be found in the canned food section of the grocery store.

Can chicken marinate in 2 hours?

Yes. When you use a marinade for chicken the primary reason is to tenderize and lock in the flavors and juices. Depending on the marinade, usually, 24 hours is the longest you should let it sit due to increasing saltiness and texture issues start happening after that.

What can you use chipotle marinade on?

Chipotle chicken is the most common use but this also makes a great marinade for vegetables before grilling, steak, pork or even a white fish.

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Chipotle Chicken Marinade

Bold, flavorful chipotle marinade that's perfect for chicken, beef or vegetables. Make a double batch and freeze with your meat for an easy meal prep In the future.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword chipotle, marinade, spicy

Prep Time 5

Marinade Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 433kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Food Processor

Ingredients

2 Canned Chipotle Peppers
2 tablespoons Adobo sauce This comes in the Chipotle Peppers can.
¼ cup oil Avocado oil or vegetable oil should be used if you'll be cooking at high heat. Olive oil can be used otherwise.
1 shallot
4 cloves garlic
1 ½ tablespoons cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
2 lbs chicken breasts Use any meat or vegetables you prefer.

Instructions

Combine ingredients In food processor. Blend.
Separate chicken breasts into freezer ziploc bags. We recommend putting 2 breasts In each bag and putting half the marinade with each bag.
While chicken is in ziploc bag, use your hands to coat chicken thoroughly with the marinade.
Marinade for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day in the refrigerator. Lay flat in bag to freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

Freeze in ziploc bags with 2 breasts. This will allow you to easily defrost just 2 breasts for recipes that call for 2 breasts instead of 4.
Double or triple the recipe and marinade then freeze more chicken, beef or vegetables for future meals.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Andrea + Stef — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 04:38:33 +0000

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup recipe will quickly become your favorite dish because of the heartiness, adobo flavors, and how easy it is to make. You’ll crave this Instant Pot soup all year round. You can’t beat a hearty chipotle chicken soup!

This chicken soup is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free, but under our tips section, we did add a suggestion on how to make it creamier. And it wouldn’t be taco soup without the delicious Mexican spices, tomatoes and beans.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy Instant Pot Mexican soup recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious taco soup recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Full ingredient amounts in the recipe card.

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Marinated Chicken: Use our chipotle marinade with the chicken breasts
Veggies: corn, black beans, green chiles, fire roasted diced tomatoes, cilantro
Etc: crispy tortilla strips, chicken broth

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

Add in some diced jalapenos or cayenne pepper to kick it up a notch.

Skip the chicken. Add the marinade to the pot with an additional 2-3 cans of your favorite beans. Use vegetable broth.

Once it has finished cooking, turn the pot to the sauté setting and add a little bit of cream. Stir while it warms the cream for 3-5 minutes.

MORE WAYS TO SERVE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Enjoy this great Chipotle Marinade with so many different recipes:

Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowls– A simple lunch (or dinner) dish that is also great for meal prepping.
Air Fryer Chicken Stuffed Pasta Shells – An easy and delicious way to use the leftover chipotle chicken if you get tired of chipotle chicken tacos.
Air Fryer Chipotle Chicken Wings – These are so good you won’t want to stop eating them.
Chipotle Chicken Sheet Pan Fajitas – Making fajitas on a sheet pan is one of the easiest ways to make dinner!
Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs – Time to fire up the grill for these delicious kabobs.
Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos – Easy chicken tacos with the perfect amount of spice? Yes, please!

Crock Pot Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Delicious and flavor packed shredded chipotle chicken made in a slow cooker or crock pot. This makes great chicken to put on tacos, burritos, enchiladas, salads and more.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

Instant Pot (electric pressure cooker)
Plastic bag or bowl (for marinade)
blender or food processor (for marinade)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this taco soup recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin. Full instructions and ingredients list are in the recipe card below.

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MARINATE CHICKEN: Make the chipotle marinade and coat chicken breasts with half the marinade. We recommend coating two additional breasts with the other half of the marinade and freezing them for next week.

ADD VEGGIES: Rinse the black beans, then add them to the inner pot along with the diced tomatoes, chiles, and frozen corn. Optional: add diced bell pepper or sliced jalapeños.

ADD CHICKEN AND BROTH: Remove the marinated chicken from the plastic bag and place the chicken breast or chicken thighs on top of the other ingredients. Pour in the chicken broth.

SEAL AND COOK: Place the lid on the Instant Pot and move the valve to the sealing position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

PRESSURE RELEASE: Once the chipotle soup has finished cooking, allow it to release naturally for 5-10 minutes, as always when you have a lot of liquid in an electric pressure cooker. Then turn the valve to vent the remaining pressure.

KITCHEN TIP

Be careful during the venting process. The steam is extremely hot and should also be pointed away from kitchen cabinets.

SHRED CHICKEN: Take the chicken out of the pot and shred. Return the chicken back to the pressure cooker and stir.

KITCHEN TIP

You can shred the chicken with two forks or place the chicken in a bowl and use an electric mixer, which shreds quickly.

SERVE: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with cilantro and serve with your favorite toppings, like cheese, avocado, sour cream, or tortilla chips.

If you want to make this recipe on the stove top instead, check out this Chicken Tortilla Soup. For a super creamy version, try this chicken tortilla soup crock pot recipe!

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Refrigerate: Store instant pot chicken tortilla soup in an airtight container or ziploc bag in the fridge for up to 3 days if you can’t eat it the next day.

Freeze: Store in an airtight, freezer safe, container. If you’re storing in a zip top plastic bag, try to get as much air out as possible. Freeze for up to 3 months.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost your chicken soup is in the refrigerator overnight.

Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

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Delicious and easy fajitas cooked on a sheet pan in the oven. Slice up peppers, onions and chicken and combine with Family Dinners' chipotle marinade for a recipe the whole family will love.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Should tortilla soup be thickened?

This type of soup is usually thinner. If you like cheese you can add it and allow it to melt when serving which should thicken it up some. If you add a little cream when the soup has finished cooking it will become creamier.

Does tortilla soup have a lot of calories?

It really depends on what you call a lot. One serving of our soup has 411 calories but it also contains over 30 grams of protein per bowl! To reduce calories you can skip the tortilla chips/crunchies.

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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Hearty and spicy chipotle chicken soup is quick and easy to make in the Instant Pot.

Course dinner, Main Dish

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword chipotle, instant pot, soup

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Natural Release Time 5

Servings bowls

Calories 411kcal

Author Andrea + Stef

Equipment

Pressure Cooker (Instant Pot)

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 cup frozen corn
15 oz can of black beans
15 oz can of fire roasted diced tomatoes
4 oz can of green chilies
2 cups tortilla strips
4 cups chicken broth
½ recipe Family Dinners Chipotle Marinade

Instructions

Make chipotle marinade.
Coat chicken in marinade for 30 minutes to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Or freeze for up to 3 months.
Pour black beans (rinsed), tomatoes, chilies and frozen corn into bottom of Instant Pot.
Place marinated chicken breasts on top of other ingredients.
Add chicken broth.
Lock Instant Pot lid and set vent to seal. Cook for 15 minutes.
Allow 5 minute natural release. Vent Instant Pot carefully.
Remove chicken from pot to shred. Return to pot.
Serve soup with tortilla chip strips.

Notes

Optional: Add diced bell peppers or jalapeños to the soup before cooking.

You can put frozen chicken breasts into the Instant Pot. No need to defrost them before cooking.

Nutrition

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