Chicken Jalapeño Tacos with Lime Crema

⏱️ 35 min 👥 10 servings 📊 Medium
dinner
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Spicy, jalapeño-fueled chicken tacos are quick and easy to make using rotisserie chicken. A lime-flavored sour cream sauce is drizzled over the top to tame the heat a bit and give this brightly flavored taco some needed creaminess. Pair these zesty tacos with an ice cold Corona™ Light.

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeño chile, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
  • 1 packet (.85 oz) Old El Paso™ Chicken Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 box (5.4 oz) Old El Paso™ Hint of Lime Yellow Corn Stand 'n Stuff Taco Shells (10 Count)
  • 1 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add 1 cup of the red onion, the garlic and jalapeño chile; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until softened. Add chicken, taco seasoning mix and water; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is heated through. Remove from heat.
  2. 2Meanwhile, in small bowl, beat sour cream, lime zest and lime juice.
  3. 3Divide chicken mixture among taco shells. Top with sour cream mixture, tomato, remaining 1/2 cup red onion and cilantro.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by Old El Paso on oldelpaso.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.