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    Home » Recipes » Course » Main Dishes » Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    December 28, 2021 by Valerie Brunmeier

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    These quick and easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are on the table in under 30 minutes! Add your favorite taco toppings for a delicious, family-friendly meal.

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    When you need dinner and you need it fast, these Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are the answer! Shredded rotisserie chicken is quickly sautéed with onion, a little tomato paste, and a bold blend of seasonings to create the perfect taco filling for toasted tortillas.

    If you prep the toppings in advance, it will take just 15 minutes to get this meal on the table!

    Flour tortillas topped with shredded chicken and taco toppings on a white platter.

    Ingredients

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    • Olive oil
    • Diced yellow onion
    • Shredded rotisserie chicken – Remove and discard the skin and shred the meat. To make this even faster you can buy bags of pre-shredded rotisserie chicken meat at Costco.
    • Cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano – A delicious blend of dried seasonings add just the right flavor.
    • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Tomato paste – Keep tomato paste in a tube on hand for recipes that call for a small amount. If you open a can, you can freeze the rest for later. Just place 1 tablespoon dollops on a wax or parchment paper-lined baking sheet and freeze until solid. Peel the frozen tomato paste off the paper and place them in a freezer-safe bag or other container. Any time you need just a tablespoon or two, you can just pull it from the freezer.
    • Low sodium chicken broth
    • Lime juice – Adds a bright pop of flavor!
    • Canned black beans – Rinsed, drained and warmed in a saucepan. We love black beans but you can omit them or replace them with any type of beans you love.
    • Flour, corn, or 50/50 blend tortillas – If you like both flour and corn tortillas, there are some really great blend tortillas available at most stores now. The best of both worlds! Toast them briefly on each side in a hot, dry skillet. Transfer toasted tortillas to a cloth tortilla warmer and they will stay warm for up to an hour. Alternately, wrap them in foil and place in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

    Optional Chicken Taco Toppings

    • shredded iceberg lettuce
    • chopped tomatoes
    • sliced avocado
    • cilantro leaves
    • diced red onion
    • shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • light or regular sour cream
    • hot sauce and/or salsa
    Three tacos made with rotisserie chicken, lettuce, cheese, olives, and sour cream on a platter.

    How Much Rotisserie Chicken Do I Need?

    A rotisserie chicken will yield 3 to 4 cups of shredded chicken. You’ll need 3 cups so one chicken should be plenty for this recipe. If you have any leftover, use it to make BBQ Chicken Salad Wraps.

    How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    Chicken is seasoned and cooked in a skillet.
    1. Sauté the onion in a little vegetable oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle the cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top. Cook, stirring for a minute or two to distribute the seasoning.
    2. Add the broth and tomato paste and stir until well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer then reduce heat and allow the mixture to cook down until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 4 to 5 minutes.

    Assemble the Tacos

    Top the toasted tortillas with some of the rotisserie chicken mixture, warmed black beans, and any of the optional toppings you’d like. You can keep it simple or really load them up with all the good stuff!

    This is a great buffet-style meal for a game day party or easy dinner any night of the week.

    Rotisserie chicken and taco toppings on top of three flour tortillas.

    Freezer Instructions

    This Rotisserie Chicken Taco filling makes is a fabulous freezer-meal.

    • Make the chicken mixture according to the recipe directions.
    • Allow it to cool to room temperature.
    • Package it in freezer-safe plastic storage bags – either a gallon size bag or smaller portions can be frozen in quart-size bags.
    • Freeze for up to 3 months.

    When ready to use, just allow the chicken taco filling to thaw safely and completely in your refrigerator overnight.

    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos on a platter with a lime wedge.

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    Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

    Valerie Brunmeier
    These quick and easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are on the table in under 30 minutes! Add your favorite taco toppings for a delicious, family-friendly meal.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 12 tacos
    Calories 199 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup diced yellow onion
    • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken meat
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
    • ½ teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
    • 1 lime
    • 14 ounce can black beans drained, rinsed, and warmed
    • 12 small flour, corn (for gluten free) or 50/50 blend tortillas see Notes

    Optional Toppings

    • shredded iceberg lettuce
    • chopped tomatoes
    • cilantro leaves
    • diced red onion
    • shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • light or regular sour cream
    • hot sauce and/or salsa

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oil in a large skillet or sauté pan over MEDIUM heat. Add the onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle the cumin, paprika, coriander, oregano, salt, and pepper over the top. Cook, stirring for a minute or two to distribute the seasoning.
    • Add the broth and tomato paste and stir until well combined. Bring the mixture to a simmer then reduce heat to LOW and allow it to cook down for 4 to 5 minutes, or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
    • Serve chicken on toasted tortillas with black beans and any (or all!) of the toppings.

    Notes

    Nutrition information was calculated for 1 taco. Adding optional toppings will change these values.
    Toasting Tortillas – Place a dry skillet over MEDIUM heat. When hot, add a tortilla and toast it briefly on each side. Transfer toasted tortillas to a cloth tortilla warmer and they will stay warm for up to an hour. Alternately, wrap them in foil and place in a 200 degree F oven until ready to serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tacoCalories: 199kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 14gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 481mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 145IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg
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    About Valerie Brunmeier

    Valerie, a long time food blogger and cookbook author, launched Wholesome Made Easy in June of 2020. Her true passion is sharing her experience as a working mom of four to help other busy home cooks create wholesome, delicious meals that take a lighter approach. Her recipes have been featured on Better Homes & Gardens, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, Country Living, Cosmopolitan, Buzzfeed, MSN, Shape Magazine and more.

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