Sheet-Pan Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast (Cut into strips)
• 2 cup mixed bell peppers (Sliced)
• 1 red onion (Sliced)
• jalapeño (Optional; sliced)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (For the chicken and vegetables)
• 2 tbsp oil (For drizzling over the chicken and vegetables)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro (Chopped)
• 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 (For the chipotle seasoning)
• 1 tsp chipotle seasoning (Source states 1–2 tsp for the seasoning mix)
• salt (To taste; used in the chipotle seasoning and sauce)
• 1 tsp black pepper powder (For the chipotle seasoning)
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 0.333 cup sour cream (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 0.333 cup buttermilk (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 1 tsp chipotle seasoning mix (Source states 1–2 tsp, from the seasoning above)
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• 1 tbsp lime juice (For the creamy chipotle sauce)
• warm tortillas (For serving; quantity not specified)
• rice (Alternative serving accompaniment; quantity not specified)

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. 2

   Arrange the sliced red onion, mixed bell peppers, optional jalapeño, and chicken strips in a baking tray. Avoid overcrowding the tray so the ingredients roast rather than steam.

3. 3

   Sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons of the chipotle seasoning mix evenly over the chicken and vegetables.

4. 4

   Mix the chicken and vegetables thoroughly until they are nicely coated with the seasoning.

5. 5

   Drizzle the oil over the seasoned chicken and vegetables.

6. 6

   Bake for 20 minutes.

7. 7

   Sprinkle the shredded Mexican cheese evenly over the roasted chicken and vegetables.

8. 8

   Return the tray to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes, until the cheese is melted. Optionally broil for 2–3 minutes for a lightly golden, bubbly top.

9. 9

   While the tray bakes, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, chipotle seasoning mix, lime juice, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl.

10. 10

    Taste the creamy chipotle sauce and adjust the lime juice or salt if necessary.

11. 11

    Remove the tray from the oven and sprinkle the fresh chopped cilantro over the top.

12. 12

    Drizzle the creamy chipotle sauce over the sheet-pan filling, or serve the sauce on the side.

13. 13

    Serve with warm tortillas or rice.

Notes

The source does not specify how much seasoning mix the full seasoning recipe yields; it directs using 1 1/2 tbsp on the tray and 1–2 tsp in the sauce. Serve as tacos with warm tortillas or as a bowl with rice.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• Mexican
• tacos
• sheet-pan
• oven-roasted
• chicken
• spicy
• family-style