Description
Quick and delicious tacos made with shredded rotisserie chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and cook for about 5 minutes, or until heated through.
- While the chicken is heating, warm the tortillas in a separate pan or microwave until pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a generous portion of the seasoned chicken onto each tortilla.
- Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the chicken mixture.
- You can substitute the rotisserie chicken with shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg