Description
Quick and flavorful baked rotisserie chicken tacos made with salsa-spiced shredded chicken, melted cheese, and crisp corn tortillas for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 small rotisserie chicken (about 1 1/2 pounds shredded)
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 8 ounces pepper jack cheese, shredded
- 4 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
- 8 ounces Monterey jack cheese, shredded
- Optional: black olives, pickled jalapeños, red onion, avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C) and prepare a roasting pan or baking dish.
- In a skillet, combine salsa, water, and tomato paste. Stir until smooth.
- Add coriander, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well.
- Add shredded chicken and stir to coat. Heat until warm, then keep warm.
- Brush two sheet pans with half the oil. Arrange tortillas and brush tops with remaining oil.
- Divide pepper jack cheese among tortillas, then add chicken mixture evenly.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until edges are crisp and filling is hot.
- Remove from oven, top with lettuce, fold tortillas, and place upright in baking dish.
- Sprinkle Monterey jack cheese on top and return to warm oven for 4–5 minutes until melted.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- Use mild salsa and cheese for a less spicy version.
- Brush tortillas with oil to prevent cracking.
- Keep toppings separate when storing leftovers.
- Reheat in oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.
- Customize with additional vegetables or herbs.
- Can prepare chicken filling ahead of time.
- Best enjoyed fresh for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
