Description
Chicken tacos with rotisserie chicken are a quick and delicious solution for weeknight dinners. These flavorful tacos feature tender shredded chicken nestled in warm tortillas, topped with fresh vegetables, zesty salsa, and creamy cheese. With endless customization options, these tacos can easily cater to your family’s tastes while making mealtime a fun and interactive experience. Get ready to savor every bite of this crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- ½ cup salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or cotija cheese
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime (plus wedges for serving)
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken using two forks.
- Chop the vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
- Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until warm and slightly charred.
- Assemble each taco by adding shredded chicken followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and onions.
- Drizzle salsa over the top and sprinkle with cheese.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to swap traditional toppings for avocado slices or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor. Leftover chicken can be used to save time on meal prep.