Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 1 teaspoon / 5g)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5ml) ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon (1.25ml) cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
  • 1 (14.5 oz / 411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced (plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can)
  • Juice of 1 lime (approx. 2 tablespoons / 30ml)
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 corn or flour tortillas (6-inch)
  • Shredded lettuce
  • Diced tomatoes
  • Shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
  • Sour cream
  • Guacamole
  • Salsa
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges

Instructions:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, adobo sauce from the can, lime juice, and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
  5. Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the skillet.
  6. Warm tortillas according to package directions. Fill each tortilla with chicken and your favorite toppings.
  7. Serve immediately with lime wedges.