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Costco Rotisserie Chicken Tacos Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Costco rotisserie chicken (about 3 lbs), shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 8 small flour or corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • 1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Fresh cilantro, to taste

Method
 

  1. Pull the skin from the rotisserie chicken and shred the breast and thigh meat into thumb-sized pieces using 2 forks, discarding the bones.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp smoked paprika, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Stir to coat, pour in 1/4 cup chicken broth, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the broth absorbs and the chicken is heated through.
  3. Warm the 8 tortillas one at a time over a medium gas flame or in a dry cast iron skillet at medium-high heat for 20 to 40 seconds per side until lightly charred. Keep them wrapped in a kitchen towel.
  4. Spoon the chicken filling into each tortilla, top with 1 cup shredded cabbage, 1 cup cheese, and 1/2 cup pico de gallo. Add a dollop of sour cream, scatter on fresh cilantro, and squeeze lime wedges over the top before serving.

Notes

The filling tastes best when you season it and then let it sit in the pan off the heat for a minute before building the tacos. This gives the spices a moment to settle into the chicken rather than tasting sharp and raw. If you are feeding a crowd, double the filling and keep it warm in a low oven at 200°F (93°C) covered with foil while you char all the tortillas.