Description
These easy rotisserie chicken tacos are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Seasoned shredded rotisserie chicken is simmered with spices and lime juice, then served on warm tortillas with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices. Ready in just 20 minutes, these tacos offer a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
- Juice of ½ lime
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- ½ avocado, sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat to prepare for sautéing the chicken.
- Season the chicken: Add the shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet and sprinkle evenly with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine liquids: Stir the chicken well to coat it in the spices, then pour in the chicken broth and lime juice to add moisture and enhance flavor.
- Simmer the chicken: Let the mixture simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and fully seasoned.
- Heat the tortillas (skillet method): Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until slightly charred and pliable.
- Alternative tortilla warming (microwave): Alternatively, wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 20-30 seconds until warm.
- Assemble the tacos: Evenly distribute the seasoned chicken onto each warm tortilla.
- Add toppings: Top the chicken with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, chopped cilantro, sour cream or Greek yogurt, and avocado slices to build flavorful tacos.
- Add lime: Serve each taco with lime wedges on the side for an added citrusy burst.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve immediately alongside your favorite sides for a quick and tasty meal everyone will enjoy.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut, or shred leftover cooked chicken.
- Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili powder and smoked paprika.
- For gluten-free tacos, use corn tortillas instead of flour tortillas.
- Leftover chicken mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Customize toppings based on preference or seasonal availability.
