Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Bowls Recipe

Name: Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Bowls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 12-3 cups bell peppers, strips (mixed red, yellow and green); 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans with chipotle pepper, undrained; 1 cup prepared thick and chunky chipotle salsa (see note); salt; pepper; ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced; ⅓ cup sour cream; 4 tortillas, bowls

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 12-3 cups bell peppers, strips (mixed red, yellow and green)
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans with chipotle pepper, undrained
1 cup prepared thick and chunky chipotle salsa (see note)
salt
pepper
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
⅓ cup sour cream
4 tortillas, bowls

1
Note: If salsa with chipotle is unavailable, add 1-teaspoon chipotle sauce or 1-teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.
2
Place oil in large skillet over medium heat.
3
Add chicken pieces and cook until opaque.
4
Add onion, garlic and peppers.
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Stir-fry until chicken is done and peppers are crisp and tender, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in chili beans and salsa.
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Cover and simmer until heated through.
8
Taste and, if necessary, season with salt and pepper.
9
Add cilantro to chicken mixture and spoon into tortilla bowls, dividing evenly.
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Top with avocados and sour cream.
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Serve immediately.
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TORTILLA BOWLS: Gently press tortillas into 4 individual microwave-safe (2-cup) soup bowls.
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being careful not to tear them.
14
Microwave, 2 bowls at a time, on HIGH 3 to 4 minutes or until tortillas are slightly crisp, rotating and rearranging cups halfway.
15
Let cool and carefully remove from bowls.

318

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds), 1 large onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 2 12-3 cups bell peppers, strips (mixed red, yellow and green), and more.

Yes, Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Bowls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Bowls

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