These flavorful, healthy Chipotle Chicken Chorizo tacos have three different types of chili, chorizo and garlic to maximize flavor not calories! They are piled high with fresh avocado, black beans, cilantro and Greek yogurt!
Did I mention they are ready in under 20 minutes?
“You’re gunna photograph these right?” It was 8 pm and the tacos were disappearing faster than Doritos at a Superbowl party. They were so good, my husband was concerned that I wasn’t going to share the recipe.
But you know what I did? The Master of the Kitchen that I am?
I made these Healthy Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Tacos again.
Magic. 😉
I used a mix of ground chicken and chorizo to get the chorizo flavor with half as many calories!
But let’s be honest; it’s all about the toasted whole wheat pitas. I toast mine right on the induction burner. It was a last minute thing. Sure you could toast them in a pan, but why? It’s so much more fun to watch them bubble on the stovetop. The tortilla gets this nice toasted, almost crunchy exterior but is still soft on the inside. Amazing.
You’re looking at this picture thinking, “woah sour cream! Cool it Lindsey!” But that isn’t sour cream, it’s 2% Greek yogurt. It tastes just as good without the guilt!
You are going to love the spicy chipotle tacos combined with cool 2% Greek yogurt!
And because they come together in under 20 minutes, you’ll actually have time to enjoy them!
Healthy Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Tacos
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients
For the Chipotle Chicken Chorizo taco mix
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 3 chorizo sausages, casings removed
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup water (or low-sodium chicken broth)
- 2–3 teaspoons spice mix
For the Spice Mix:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
For the rest of your tacos:
- 1 can black beans
- 1 avocado
- 2% Greek Yogurt (or sour cream)
- 6–8 whole-wheat tortillas
- ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Pour black beans and their juice into a small saucepot over medium heat; cover and simmer until hot. This usually takes only 10 minutes, but if you forget you can also heat them quickly over high heat in under 5 minutes or in the microwave.
- In a large cast iron skillet (or any other non-nonstick skillet) sauté onions in 1-2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat until they release their juices and begin to turn translucent. Add garlic and chipotle peppers, stir frequently and continue to cook over medium heat until the onions are almost translucent. Remove onion mixture from the skillet to a small bowl and set aside.
- In the same large skillet brown chicken and chorizo sausages until completely cooked. Drain of any excess fat.
- Add the onion mixture back into the pan, stirring to mix. Add ½ cup water or broth, tomato paste and spice mix. Stir to evenly coat the meat with the spices. Cook for about 5 minutes until most of the water has been evaporated. Taste for spice. Add more if desired.
- Turn off the burner you used to cook the filling. Toast the tortillas directly on the hot burner or in a flat bottomed pan, just until each side has crisped and begun to bubble.
Notes
This is easily customizable to your spice preference. If you like your tacos mild, use 2 chipotles and start with 1 teaspoon of spice mix. You can always add more!
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44 Comments
Lelia Farr
January 24, 2015 at 10:07 amSound & look yummy!! Awesome photos!
Lindsey
January 25, 2015 at 8:26 amThanks, Mom!
Kathleen @ Yummy Crumble
January 24, 2015 at 6:10 pmOh wow these look great! I love the big chunks of avacado and bright red tomatoes. I can’t wait to try these!
Lindsey
January 25, 2015 at 8:25 amThanks, Kathleen! Avocados are a must!
Barbara
January 24, 2015 at 7:49 pmThese look super. Will try making them while I’m recovering.
Lindsey
January 25, 2015 at 8:25 amThanks, Barbara! I hope you enjoy them and recover quickly.
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen
January 24, 2015 at 10:24 pmIt’s the best when healthy foods are so full of flavor! I always top my tacos, enchiladas, and chilis with Greek yogurt. It’s just as good as sour cream! I’m loving your photos of these tacos, Lindsey! Bright and gorgeous!
Lindsey
January 25, 2015 at 8:24 amI agree, Kristine!!! Thank you!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
January 25, 2015 at 9:42 amWow Lindsey! These look like amazing tacos! I could seriously eat these all day long – and I love the addition of chorizo! The photos are phenom too – so you know where this is going – straight to my Pinterest board! xoxo
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:27 pmI think you would actually approve, Kristi! They packed some serious heat! Thanks for pinning! xox
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice
January 25, 2015 at 10:20 amTacos that are ready in 20 minutes?! Sign me up! These look fantastic, Lindsey! Such a great idea to use chorizo, never thought of that before! My husband would love these, too. Pinned!
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:26 pmThanks, Gayle! Can’t beat dinner in 20, right? Thanks for the pin!
Stacy | Wicked Good Kitchen
January 25, 2015 at 10:48 amWicked! Even though I just ate a huge breakfast, I’m actually hungry right now for your Chipotle Chorizo Chicken Tacos, LOL! Thanks for sharing, Linds. These will definitely be made at our house and added to our Tex-Mex favorites. Just pinned! xo
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:22 pmTHanks, Stacy!!!! And thanks for the pin! Glad to see you are back to pinning! You were the pin champion before!
David @ Spiced
January 25, 2015 at 1:17 pmThat’s it. You are officially crazy. Greek yogurt on a taco? Say what!?! Actually, I don’t think you’re crazy at all. It’s sheer genius. It’s a bitter cold Sunday afternoon, and I’m pretty sure a big plate of these tacos (Greek yogurt and all!) would be a welcome sight for dinner tonight. Want to bring up the leftovers? 😉
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:22 pmListen up, David. If I say 2% Greek yogurt is good on a spicy taco, then greek yogurt it is! Are we clear? 😉
But seriously, it has to be 2%. None of that nasty non-fat stuff that people eat. I know you wouldn’t because you are awesome.
Chichi
January 25, 2015 at 4:48 pmYour tacos look absolutely amazing. I am craving some right now
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:20 pmThanks, Chichi!!!
Josephine
January 25, 2015 at 10:35 pmI am printing this one out and will make it soon – it looks great. Hope you are loving New York, but don’t forget your wedding album. I still need your final photo selection so that I can start on the design. Hope you don’t get snowed in too badly!
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 8:40 amIt’s been on my mind, Josephine! I haven’t forgotten. I just need to take the time and eliminate a few more to cut it down to size. I am so sorry it is taking me forever.
I hope you love these tacos as much as we did! The snow storm turned out to be kind of a bust 🙁
Thao @ In Good Flavor
January 25, 2015 at 11:19 pmI could use a little more light and healthy in my current diet. These tacos look and sound so good, and I really like the combination of chicken and chorizo.
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:20 pmThanks, Thao! Couldn’t we all?! lol!
Sophie
January 26, 2015 at 4:29 amI made your tasty delicious tacos yesterday & loved every bite! My hubby Peter agreed with me! x
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:20 pmI’m so glad you too enjoyed them!!
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek
January 26, 2015 at 10:21 amThese look awesome. We love chorizo. We are taco people. We already make six different versions so a seventh is a must. Thanx for the recipe.
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:19 pmThanks, Karen! We are taco people too! I hope you add it to the regular rotation! I am kind of curious what the other 6 are!!!
Shashi at RunninSrilankan
January 26, 2015 at 3:01 pmOh goodness – you had me drooling at chorizo….
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:18 pmLOL! Thanks, Shashi!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout
January 26, 2015 at 8:09 pmThese look amazing! So healthy and I love all of the colors 🙂
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:18 pmThanks, Medha! Sometimes when you cut out calories, it helps to boost up the color!
Kelly - Life Made Sweeter
January 27, 2015 at 3:06 pmThese tacos look sensational, Lindsey! Love the chorizo in here! The avocado and tomato chunks are so bright and pretty!
Lindsey
January 27, 2015 at 10:16 pmThanks, Kelly!
marcie
January 27, 2015 at 10:36 pmLindsey, I love the sound of everything about these tacos! Adding just some chorizo lightens it up nicely and still gives it so much flavor, along with that delicious spice rub! And I top my Mexican food with Greek yogurt all the time at home and wouldn’t have it any other way! Pinned. 🙂
Lindsey
February 1, 2015 at 11:04 amThank you, Marcie! Its nice not to have to skimp on the yogurt topping, isn’t it?! And thanks for the pin!
Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen
January 28, 2015 at 6:14 amWhat gorgeous pictures! Love all the spices and those tomatoes and avocados! Pinning!
Lindsey
February 1, 2015 at 11:02 amThanks for the pin, Christin! I’m having a chipotle moment right now! I just can’t get enough!
Marisela | NomNom Kingdom
January 29, 2015 at 1:19 pmTacos are the best and SO easy to make! I love chorizo so I will definitely make these! Thanks for sharing!
Lindsey
February 1, 2015 at 10:56 amThanks, Marisela! I hope you do!
Nora (A Clean Bake)
January 29, 2015 at 9:41 pmYour husband’s instincts are spot on because these are worth sharing x100!
Lindsey
February 1, 2015 at 10:53 amHaha! Thanks, nora! His instincts usually are correct…especially about food! lol
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