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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Easy rotisserie chicken tacos made with a quick skillet filling and warm tortillas for weeknight speed. Juicy shredded rotisserie chicken is simmered with taco seasoning, broth, and lime, then topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Filling
  • 3 cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 0.33 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
For Serving
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shreddred lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.25 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 lime wedges
  • 1 sour cream or taco sauce

Equipment

  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Make the chicken filling
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and stir to coat in the oil.
  3. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the chicken and stir until evenly distributed.
  4. Add chicken broth and lime juice, stirring to combine with the seasoning.
  5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and slightly thickened.
Warm tortillas and assemble
  1. Warm the tortillas in a skillet or microwave until pliable.
  2. Fill each tortilla with the seasoned chicken.
  3. Top each taco with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, sliced avocado, and chopped cilantro.
  4. Drizzle with sour cream or taco sauce to finish.
  5. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

Pro tip: simmer the filling just until it looks slightly glossy and cohesive; if it thickens too much, splash in a little extra broth. Store leftover chicken filling in the refrigerator up to 3 days and reheat in a skillet with a tablespoon of broth. Freezing is not recommended for best texture. For a lighter option, use reduced-fat cheese and swap sour cream for Greek yogurt.