Sheet Pan Chicken, Chipotle & Pineapple Tacos: A Flavor-Packed Dinner
These Sheet Pan Chicken, Chipotle & Pineapple Tacos are bursting with smoky, sweet, and savory flavors, making them a perfect weeknight dinner or meal for casual gatherings. With everything roasted on a single sheet pan, cleanup is a breeze, and the combination of chipotle spice and caramelized pineapple creates a bold and irresistible taste. Serve in warm tortillas and top with fresh cilantro and cotija cheese for the ultimate taco experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, sliced
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tbsp adobo sauce
- 1 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for topping)
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Prepare the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, minced chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss the sliced chicken in the marinade until fully coated.
- Arrange on Sheet Pan: Spread the marinated chicken, diced pineapple, sliced red onion, and bell peppers evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast: Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and slightly caramelized.
- Warm the Tortillas: While the chicken roasts, warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill each tortilla with the roasted chicken mixture. Top with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, and an extra squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve and Enjoy: Enjoy immediately with your favorite side dishes!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful result.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan to ensure even roasting and caramelization.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer chipotle peppers.
- For extra crunch, add a fresh slaw topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg