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Juicy rotisserie chicken tacos are an easy shortcut on taco night! Shred half of a rotisserie chicken, mix it with salsa, warm up your tortillas, and enjoy. Have dinner ready in 15 minutes!
When dinner needs to be fast, flavorful, and guaranteed to please, Rotisserie Chicken Tacos come to the rescue. It uses a store-bought rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time, while still delivering a flavorful taco filling that tastes like you spent way more time in the kitchen than you actually did.
These tacos are perfect for busy weeknights, last-minute gatherings, or an easy Taco Tuesday upgrade. The chicken comes together in less than 15 minutes. Load up your favorite tortillas, and pile on the toppings. Dinner is ready in minutes, and everyone gets to build their plate exactly how they like it.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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- Rotisserie Chicken – or if you have leftover grilled chicken that works great as well.
- Taco Seasoning – a store bought packet or homemade taco seasoning
- Salsa
- Tortillas – you can use whatever your favorite corn or flour tortillas or even crunchy shells.
- Toppings – Any of your favorite taco toppings. I will include ours later on!
Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken, shredded (approximately 1 pound)
- 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ cup salsa
Tacos
- Tortillas, flour or corn
- Tomatoes
- Avocado
- Limes
- Mexican Coleslaw
Instructions
- Add the chicken to a large skillet over medium heat. Season with taco seasoning and salsa, mixing until everything is well coated.1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken, 2 Tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ cup salsa
- Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the meat is warmed through.
- Serve in tortillas with your favorite toppings.Tortillas, Tomatoes, Avocado, Limes, Mexican Coleslaw
Notes
- The recipe is written for 1 pound of shredded chicken. That is about ½ of a Costco rotisserie chicken. If you use a smaller chicken or another store, like Target or Kroger, you may need more than half.
- Nutritional information is for the chicken only, and does not include your choice of tortillas and taco toppings.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
- Combine. First, add shredded chicken to a skillet with taco seasoning and salsa.
- Cook. Sauté the chicken for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring until it’s warmed through.
- Serve. Assemble the chicken tacos in tortillas with any toppings you’d like.
Taco Topping Ideas
- Diced tomatoes and onions
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Shredded cheese (I like Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend)
- Chopped cilantro
- Sliced avocado
- Mexican coleslaw
- Spicy jalapeños, chipotle peppers, or hot sauce
Serving Suggestions
Taco night is the best night, and part of that has to do with all the sides that go with it! You can make Mexican rice, Cilantro Lime Rice, or a Southwestern corn salad. You can go crazy and serve with Black Bean Dip or Refried Beans as well. We love these crispy homemade tortilla chips and guacamole and topping with my favorite Restaurant Style Salsa.
Recipe Tips
- Choosing the right size chicken. I make this recipe with ½ of a Costco rotisserie chicken, which equals about 1 pound when shredded. If you’re using a rotisserie chicken from another store, like Target or Kroger, you may need more or less than half, depending on the size of the chicken.
- Warm the tortillas. While the chicken warms in one skillet, take out a second skillet and place it over the heat. Toast the tortillas in the dry skillet until they’re soft and pliable. Afterward, transfer the tortillas to a plate covered with foil to keep warm.
- More ways to use it. You can use your juicy rotisserie salsa chicken in place of taco meat in loads of recipes! Try it in chicken tostadas or chicken enchiladas, or use it as a topping for chicken nachos.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
- Refrigerate. Store any leftover salsa chicken separately from the tortillas and toppings. It lasts for up to 3 days when kept airtight in the fridge.
- Reheat. Warm the chicken in a skillet on the stove or in the microwave.
- Freeze. The shredded chicken freezes well for up to 2 months. Thaw it in the fridge before reheating.
