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Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie chicken tacos with tender shredded rotisserie chicken and warm tortillas come together fast for easy weeknight meals. Tossed with lime juice and cumin, then topped with salsa, avocado, cotija, and fresh onion for vibrant flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken taco filling
  • 1 store-bought rotisserie chicken, shredded Shred directly from the bone; discard skin and bones.
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp cumin
Taco bases
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas Warm on a griddle or over an open flame.
Toppings
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped About 1/4 cup chopped.
  • 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced About 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced.
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 0.5 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • lime wedges For serving.
  • sour cream For serving.

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 sheet pan

Method
 

Prepare the chicken filling
  1. Shred rotisserie chicken directly from the bone, discarding skin and bones, until finely pulled into tender shreds; keep it warm if possible.
  2. Toss the shredded chicken with lime juice and cumin until evenly coated and fragrant.
Warm tortillas
  1. Warm tortillas on a griddle or over an open flame for about 30 seconds per side, just until pliable with light spots.
Assemble and serve
  1. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and press gently to distribute the filling evenly.
  2. Top each taco with avocado slices, cilantro, red onion, and a small spoonful of salsa for vibrant color and crunch.
  3. Sprinkle cotija cheese over the tacos so it clings lightly to the warm chicken and salsa.
  4. Serve with additional salsa, lime wedges, and sour cream on the side.

Notes

Pro tip: Warm tortillas in batches and keep them covered so they stay flexible for filling without cracking. Refrigerate leftover chicken and toppings separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days; rewarm chicken in a skillet until hot. Freezing: chicken freezes well for up to 2 months, but assemble fresh for best texture. For a dairy-light option, use a cotija-style vegan cheese or skip cotija and add extra salsa and lime.