Are you craving a delicious and effortless meal that combines the convenience of rotisserie chicken with the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine? Look no further than easy chicken soft tacos! This delightful dish is packed with tender chicken, crisp vegetables, tangy salsa, and creamy sour cream, all wrapped in a warm and fluffy tortilla. With its simple preparation and explosion of tastes, these soft tacos are sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
EASY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TACOS
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Have a roasting pan with high sides ready that can hold 12 completed folded tacos (or 2 pans with 6 each).
- In a large skillet, place salsa, water and tomato paste. Start burner on medium, stir and combine.
- Add the coriander, chili powder and cumin and stir again.
- Shred the cooked chicken pieces into the salsa mixture and heat to hot then hold to keep warm.
- Brush two sheet pans with half of the oil. Lay out the corn tortillas, 6 per tray and brush the tops with the other half of the oil.
- Divide the pepper jack between the 12 tortillas.
- Divide the warm chicken mixture between the 12 tortillas, on top of the pepper jack but not completely to the edges.
- Place in the oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges start to get a little crispy and the mixture is hot and bubbly. Rotate pans half way through for even browning.
- Remove one pan at a time from the oven and quickly top with half the lettuce. Then pick up each tortilla, fold in half and place in the reserved dish or pan, letting each taco stay folded by leaning on the one next to it, or the side of the pan. They will stay in this shape once folded hot. Repeat for the second pan. Turn off oven. (Note: Tacos are hot so we suggest that you use tongs to remove and fold.)
- Then take the 12 folded tacos and top with the Monterey jack cheese and place back in the oven with the oven off for 4-5 minutes. The residual heat will melt the jack cheese over the lettuce.
- Serve hot with whatever toppings you want including sliced back olives, pickled jalapenos, thinly sliced red onion, avocado wedges, sour cream, lime juice, fresh cilantro, etc.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 taco, Calories 303 calories, Sugar 3.7 g, Sodium 602.9 mg, Fat 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 17 g, Cholesterol 45.5 mg
ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TACOS
This is a great recipe to use up leftover rotisserie chicken (or even turkey). You can have a fun "Taco Bar Night" with the kids or for a party.
Provided by april.creative
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 35m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place taco shells on a baking sheet.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, tomato sauce, 3 tablespoons salsa, and taco seasoning; stir well. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Meanwhile, put refried beans in a microwave-safe container. Stir, cover, and microwave on high until hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir again and set aside.
- Warm taco shells in the preheated oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
- Place warmed taco shells on a serving platter. Lay out remaining salsa, chicken mixture, refried beans, lettuce, Mexican cheese, bell peppers, and tomatoes in nice serving bowls and allow diners to fill their own tacos.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.3 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 768 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
QUICK AND EASY ROTISSERIE CHICKEN TACOS
If you're looking for a fast, easy weeknight meal that even kids like, these rotisserie chicken tacos are the perfect option! My 10yo son did a lot of the work to help make it... those are the kind of recipes I love!
Provided by Chef TanyaW
Categories Mexican
Time 33m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large heavy bottom saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, then add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
- Add the chicken and stir to coat with the spice mixture. If needed, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to help distribute everything evenly. Remove from the heat and stir in the salsa.
- Serve tacos on warm tortillas with your favorite toppings! I highly recommend adding a spritz of fresh squeezed lime juice at the end.
- Optional Toppings: avocado, cilantro, white onions, red onions, shredded red or green cabbage, fresh squeezed lime juice, jalapenos (the site won't let me put this in ingredients).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 2.9, Sodium 1088.9, Carbohydrate 62.8, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 10.4
EASY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS (ROTISSERIE CHICKEN)
This recipe was found in Raley's Extra Magazine, a grocery store chain in Northern California. We usually use a Lemon Rotisserie Chicken, but I've made it with other kinds and it's always turned out really good.
Provided by jusme
Categories Whole Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Remove skin and bones from chicken and discard.
- Tear chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Place in a medium skillet with salsa verde and seasoning.
- Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until warmed.
- Spoon chicken into heated tortillas and top with beans and cheese.
- Serve with additional toppings if desired. (sour cream, cilantro, tomato, guacamole).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.1, Fat 22.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 110.8, Sodium 735.5, Carbohydrate 42.1, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 41.8
STEVE'S ROASTED CHICKEN SOFT TACOS
Rotisserie chicken soft tacos made with homemade flour tortillas and pico de gallo.
Provided by Steve Cowherd
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in the hot oil until chicken is heated through, about 10 minutes. Spoon chicken mixture onto each tortilla and top with pico de gallo and Mexican cheese blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 524 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
CHICKEN SOFT TACOS
My family loves these tacos. The chicken filling cooks in the slow-cooker, so it's convenient to throw it together before I leave for work. At the end of the day, I just have to roll it up in a soft taco shell with the remaining ingredients and dinner's ready in minutes. The chicken also makes a great topping for salad. -Cheryl Newendorp, Pella, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h30m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chiles, onion, chili powder, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low until chicken is tender and juices run clear, 5-6 hours., Remove the chicken. Shred meat with two forks and return to the slow cooker; heat through. Spoon 1/2 cup chicken mixture down the center of each tortilla. Top with cheese, salsa, lettuce, tomato and sour cream if desired; roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 749 calories, Fat 29g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1454mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 52g protein.
EASY CHICKEN STREET TACOS RECIPE
Seasoned chicken, fresh pico de gallo, and cilantro held together in a tortilla . . . this easy chicken street taco recipe will quickly become a family favorite.
Provided by Lauren
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil then combine shredded chicken, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and cook until completely heated through.
- In a separate bowl, gently toss together chopped onion, diced tomatoes, juice of one lime, and cilantro.
- To assemble taco, lay corn tortilla out flat on a plate. Top with 1/2 cup shredded chicken, tomato mixture, and cotija cheese.
- Squeeze lime juice over taco and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 705 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving
ZESTY CHICKEN SOFT TACOS
We've made these tacos with corn and flour tortillas, but naan flatbread is our favorite. Set out toppings and let people make their own. -Jessie Grearson-Sapat, Falmouth, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix the first six ingredients. Spread over flatbreads; top with chicken and, if desired, cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 942mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 37g protein.
Tips:
- Use a flavorful rotisserie chicken to give your tacos a delicious smoky flavor.
- To make your tacos extra crispy, warm your tortillas in a pan or skillet before filling them.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. Some great options include shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
- If you're short on time, you can use pre-made taco seasoning from the store. Just be sure to adjust the amount of seasoning you use according to your taste.
- For a healthier version of these tacos, use whole wheat tortillas and low-fat sour cream.
Conclusion:
These easy chicken soft tacos are a delicious and versatile meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun party food. With so many different topping options to choose from, everyone can customize their tacos to their own liking. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these chicken soft tacos a try!
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