Chipotle Chicken in Tortilla Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 tbsp vegetable oil
4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (about 1 1/2 lb)
salt and pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2-3 cups bell peppers, strips (red, yellow and green )
1 (15 1/2 oz) can chili beans with chipotle peppers, undrained (see note 1 below)
1 cup thick and chunky chipotle salsa (see note 2 below)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 (5 3/4 oz) package tortillas , salad shells (4 each see note 3 below)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 small avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced
1/3 cup sour cream

Directions:

Place oil in large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper then add chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until opaque. Add onion, garlic and peppers. Stir-fry until chicken is done and peppers are crisp and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in chili beans and salsa. Cover and simmer until heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings with salt and pepper. Remove from flame and stir the cilantro into chicken mixture.
Prepare salad shells by package directions. Spoon into shells, dividing evenly. Top with avocados and sour cream. Serve immediately.
Note 1: Hot chili beans may be substituted if chili beans with chipotle peppers are unavailable.
Note 2: If salsa with chipotle is unavailable, add 1 teaspoon chipotle sauce or 1 teaspoon adobo sauce from canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce.
Note 3: See How to Make Baked Taco Salad Shell Bowls for tortilla salad shells.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	463.28 Kcal (1940 kJ)
Calories from fat	242.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.95g	41%
Cholesterol	108.18mg	36%
Sodium	632.46mg	26%
Potassium	1018.46mg	22%
Total Carbs	21.91g	7%
Sugars	7.06g	28%
Dietary Fiber	6.62g	26%
Protein	37.2g	74%
Vitamin C	139.1mg	232%
Vitamin A	3.3mg	108%
Iron	56.2mg	312%
Calcium	69.3mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.13 Kcal (415 kJ)
Calories from fat	51.89 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.77g	41%
Cholesterol	23.15mg	36%
Sodium	135.34mg	26%
Potassium	217.93mg	22%
Total Carbs	4.69g	7%
Sugars	1.51g	28%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	26%
Protein	7.96g	74%
Vitamin C	29.8mg	232%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	108%
Iron	12mg	312%
Calcium	14.8mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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