Cooked Turkey Or Chicken Leftover Tacos Recipes

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COOKED TURKEY OR CHICKEN LEFTOVER TACOS

Got Turkey? How about shredded turkey for a delicous taco or chimichanga. No one will guess it is turkey. My DH hates turkey but gobbled this up it really takes on the flavor of the ingredients.

Provided by quickandsimple

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9



Cooked Turkey or Chicken Leftover Tacos image

Steps:

  • Place turkey or chicken in pot and fill with water just slightly above the turkey.
  • Add tomato sauce (more is better).
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer on low and stir frequently.
  • After the turkey has cooked for about an hour begin breaking up any clumped turkey pieces to get it shredded.
  • Once the broth has dissapated and about 1/3 is left -- Turn off and ENJOY!
  • Add to taco shells or in a burrito.
  • To add some zing add a litttle cayenne pepper. You can also fry the burrito to make it a chimichanga.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 246.6, Sodium 994, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 5.6, Protein 84.5

5 lbs turkey meat (white and dark)
3 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 tablespoon of minced onion
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon oregano
1 green pepper strip
1 sweet red pepper strips
water
1/2 cup salsa (I will posting an easy one soon)

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



Rotisserie Chicken Tacos image

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

12 corn taco shells
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup diced onion
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 pound rotisserie chicken, meat pulled and shredded
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup salsa, divided
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 cup chopped green and red bell peppers
1 cup diced tomatoes

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