Description
Crispy, cheesy, and ready in 20 minutes, these Rotisserie Chicken Tacos are perfect for busy weeknights. The spicy salsa chicken filling and melty cheese make every bite irresistible.
Ingredients
2 cups salsa
1 cup water
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 small rotisserie chicken (about 1½ pounds shredded meat)
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 white or yellow 6-inch corn tortillas
8 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese
4 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
8 ounces shredded Monterey jack cheese
Optional toppings: sliced black olives, pickled jalapeños, thinly sliced red onion, avocado wedges, sour cream, lime juice, fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 450°F and prepare roasting pans to hold 12 folded tacos.
2. In a skillet, combine salsa, water, and tomato paste over medium heat. Stir in coriander, chili powder, and cumin.
3. Add shredded chicken and heat until the mixture is hot and coated.
4. Brush two baking sheets with half the oil. Place six tortillas on each tray and brush tops with remaining oil.
5. Sprinkle pepper jack cheese on each tortilla, then spoon on the chicken mixture.
6. Bake 12–15 minutes until tortillas are crisp and golden.
7. Remove one tray at a time, top with shredded lettuce, and fold tortillas in half.
8. Place folded tacos in a roasting pan and repeat with the second tray.
9. Turn off oven, top with Monterey jack cheese, and return to the warm oven for 4–5 minutes to melt.
10. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.
Notes
You can substitute rotisserie chicken with ground beef, pulled pork, or fish. Corn tortillas create a crisp finish, but flour tortillas also work. Use tongs to fold hot tortillas safely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Chicken Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: Not provided
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A