Tacos using rotisserie chicken is a genius move, it’s fast, flavorful, perfect for those busy weeknights. Tender shredded chicken, fresh toppings, and even warm tortillas makes these chicken tacos come together in minutes.
My Chicken Taco Experience
When I first started using rotisserie chicken in tacos, I was blown away at how fast dinner came together and yet I didn’t sacrifice flavor. Fresh toppings and the smoky spices made it an instant hit, and now it’s on regular taco nights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Filling:
Rotisserie chicken: 2–3 cups, shredded
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Chili powder: 1 tsp
Cumin: 1 tsp
Paprika: ½ tsp
Oregano: ½ tsp
Salt and pepper: To taste
Lime juice: 1 tbsp
Water or chicken broth: ¼ cup
For the Tacos:
Taco shells: Hard shells or soft tortillas 8–10
Shredded lettuce
Diced tomatoes
Shredded cheese: Cheddar or Monterey Jack
Sour cream
Salsa or hot sauce
Avocado or guacamole
Stepwise Approach
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: The Chicken First.
Pour some olive oil probably a tablespoon, over that make it heat on medium in a pan. Cooked until scented, minced garlic is minced one minute.
Add chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to this list and some oregano. Toast if for half a minute.
Shred some rotisserie chicken and throw it in the pan and mix theों chicken with the spices already in the pan.
Add a bit of chicken broth, some lime juice, and water. Leave it to warm up while you stir it every now and then for three to five minutes.
Step 2: Tortillas ready for the Tacos.
Or put taco shells in a dry skillet or microwave. You could put them in the oven at 175 degrees and leave them in for five minutes.
Step 3: Construction Tacos
Once you fill up the mixture of chicken you just prepared, grab each taco shell and start to stack up.
Toppings to put on would be sour cream, salsa or avocados, cheese, diced tomatoes and shredded lettuce.
Perfect Chicken Tacos Tips
Save Time with Rotisserie Chicken: It’s already cooked and seasoned, so all you basically have to do is shred and heat.
Customize the Spices: You can even add a bit more heat by adding cayenne powder (we used Radas closes to 15, 200KJ and absolutely no heat) .
Offer a Taco Bar: Show how you can build your own tacos out various toppings for everyone.
Make It Creamy: For extra flavor add a drizzle of ranch dressing or chipotle crema.
Why You’ll Love Easy Chicken Tacos with Rotisserie Chicken
Quick and Easy: Ready in under 20 minutes.
Flexible: Serve on hard shells, soft tortillas or lettuce wraps.
Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for family dinners, or parties, or casual gatherings.
A Simple and Satisfying Meal
When I made these chicken tacos the first time, my family thought they couldn’t be this flavorful. The rotisserie chicken was so easy and an endless amount of toppings made the tacos each unique.
For your next taco night, give this rotisserie chicken taco recipe a try, you won’t be disappointed with just how good they are. 🌮 👉🐓
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