Description
These Sheet Pan Chicken, Chipotle & Pineapple Tacos combine smoky chipotle, caramelized pineapple, and tender roasted chicken for an irresistible sweet and spicy flavor. A one-pan meal that’s easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
- 2 tbsp adobo sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1.5 cups pineapple chunks
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange), sliced
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
- 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with oil.
- In a bowl, mix the chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken with the marinade, ensuring even coverage. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to a few hours for deeper flavor.
- Spread the marinated chicken, pineapple chunks, sliced red onion, and bell peppers evenly on the prepared sheet pan.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized.
- Warm the tortillas on a dry skillet or in the oven for a few minutes.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- Assemble the tacos by filling each tortilla with sliced chicken, roasted pineapple, and veggies.
- Top with fresh cilantro, a squeeze of lime, avocado slices, and cotija cheese, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Protein Swap: Use shrimp, pork, or tofu instead of chicken.
- Extra Heat: Add fresh jalapeño slices or drizzle with hot sauce.
- Tropical Twist: Mix in mango chunks with the pineapple.
- Creamy Finish: Add sour cream or chipotle mayo.
- Low-Carb Option: Substitute lettuce wraps for tortillas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: mexican inspired
Keywords: sheet pan chicken tacos, chipotle tacos, pineapple chicken tacos, sweet and spicy tacos, easy weeknight tacos