Description
These quick chicken tacos made from leftover rotisserie chicken are flavorful, fast, and perfect for busy weeknights. Seasoned with smoky spices and finished with fresh toppings, they’re a satisfying way to repurpose leftovers without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded leftover rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for topping
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add shredded chicken, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and lime juice. Stir and cook for 5–6 minutes until heated through.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Fill each tortilla with chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Add sliced avocado or jalapeños for extra flavor.
- Swap feta for cheddar or Monterey Jack if preferred.
- Great for meal prep—store seasoned chicken in the fridge for 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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