Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
These easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are a quick, flavor-packed meal perfect for busy weeknights. Using tender, shredded rotisserie chicken, warm tortillas, and a blend of fresh toppings, this recipe delivers delicious, satisfying tacos in just 20 minutes. Customize with your favorite salsa, slaw, or cheese for a simple meal everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup shredded cheese cheddar or Mexican blend
- ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime cut into wedges
- Optional: sliced avocado jalapeños, salsa, hot sauce
Instructions
- Warm the chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through and seasoned.
- Warm the tortillas: In a dry skillet or directly over a gas flame, warm each tortilla for 30–60 seconds per side until soft and lightly charred. Keep warm in a towel.
- Assemble the tacos: Spoon the seasoned chicken into each tortilla. Top with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, and any additional toppings you like.
- Serve: Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and serve immediately.
Notes
- Shortcut tip: No need to cook raw chicken—rotisserie chicken saves time and adds flavor.
- Make it spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or serve with sliced jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Low-carb option: Serve in lettuce cups instead of tortillas.
- Storage: Store leftovers separately; reheat chicken before assembling tacos again