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rotisserie chicken tacos

Chicken Tacos with Pre-Cooked Rotisserie Meat (15-Minute Recipe)


  • Author: ranime
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 tacos (4 servings) 1x

Description

Easy, flavorful tacos made with shredded rotisserie chicken, vibrant toppings, and a zesty lime crema. Ready in 15 minutes for a fuss-free taco night!


Ingredients

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  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa

    • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

    • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • ½ tsp cumin

    • ½ tsp chili powder

    • ¼ tsp garlic powder

    • Juice of 1 lime

    • Salt & pepper, to taste

  • Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, sour cream, avocado, salsa


Instructions

  1. Warm chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, mix shredded chicken with taco seasoning and broth. Heat for 3-4 minutes until warmed through.
  2. Make crema: Whisk together sour cream, lime juice, zest, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Char tortillas: Heat tortillas directly over a gas flame or in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side until slightly charred.
  4. Assemble: Fill tortillas with chicken, then layer with cabbage, avocado, onion, cheese, and cilantro. Drizzle with lime crema.
  5. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and hot sauce.

Notes

  • Shortcut: Use store-bought creamy cilantro dressing instead of making crema.
  • Meal prep: Store components separately; assemble when ready to eat.
  • Vegetarian option: Substitute black beans or sautéed mushrooms for chicken.
  • For crispier chicken, sauté in 1 tbsp oil until edges brown.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop/No-Cook
  • Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg