Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Rotisserie Chicken Tacos

Dinner
25 min
178 kcal / serving

Whip up these Rotisserie Chicken Tacos for a quick, flavorful dinner! Tender chicken, crispy tortillas, and all your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoonsground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonpaprika
  • 1 tablespoonchili powder
  • ½ teaspoononion powder
  • ½ teaspoongarlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoonchicken bouillon powder (see note 1
  • 1 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 2 clovesgarlic (minced
  • 2 tablespoonstomato paste
  • 1 cuphot water
  • 3 cupsshredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 teaspoonsugar (optional
  • 1lime
  • 12stand-up crispy corn tortillas
  • 2 cupsfreshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese (divided
  • toppings as desired (see note 2

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine cumin, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, and chicken bouillon powder in a small bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste (I start with 1/2 teaspoon of each). Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the spices and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste and hot water, stirring until smooth. Simmer over medium heat for 2–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Add the shredded chicken to the sauce and toss until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning to taste with more salt, pepper, or a pinch of sugar if needed. Squeeze in fresh lime juice (I add 1-2 tablespoons). Remove from heat.

  4. 4

    If desired, divide 1 cup of cheese among the bottoms of the taco shells and broil for 1–2 minutes until melted (watch closely to avoid burning!). Fill the shells with chicken and sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of cheese on top—it will melt from the warm chicken. Add your favorite toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, and sour cream. Serve immediately!