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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Satisfying Rotisserie Chicken Tacos for Quick Family Meals

These Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are quick, delicious weeknight dinners perfect for families and gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 tacos
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1.5 lbs Rotisserie Chicken shredded meat from one small rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups Salsa homemade or jarred
  • 1 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust for spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
For the Tacos
  • 12 pieces Corn Tortillas 6-inch white or yellow
  • 6 tablespoons Vegetable Oil for brushing
For the Toppings
  • 8 ounces Pepper Jack Cheese shredded
  • 4 cups Shredded Iceberg Lettuce for topping
  • 8 ounces Monterey Jack Cheese shredded

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large skillet
  • baking sheets
  • tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
  2. In a large skillet, combine 2 cups of salsa, 1 cup of water, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste. Heat over medium heat until simmering. Season with ½ teaspoon of coriander, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground cumin for about 5 minutes.
  3. Shred 1.5 lbs of rotisserie chicken and incorporate into the skillet. Stir to coat and heat until warm, about 3 to 5 minutes. Keep warm over low heat.
  4. Brush one side of each of the 12 corn tortillas with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil, arrange oil-side down on baking sheets.
  5. On each tortilla, place some of the warm chicken mixture and top with approximately 1 ounce of shredded pepper jack cheese. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until edges are crispy and cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from the oven and add a handful of shredded iceberg lettuce on top of each taco, then fold in half.
  7. Sprinkle 8 ounces of shredded Monterey Jack cheese over the folded tacos and return to the oven (with it off) for 4 to 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
  8. Serve hot accompanied by customizable toppings like olives, jalapenos, avocado slices, sour cream, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These tacos are customizable; feel free to experiment with your favorite proteins and toppings.

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