Published 7/22/2024 • Updated 7/29/2024 Remember those crispy feta fried eggs that went viral on social media awhile back? We got to thinking that tacos with our other favorite crumbly cheese — COTIJA — melted to crispy perfection could be absolutely delish, and boy were we right 🤩🤩🤩 To make ’em, simply prepare your corn salsa. Then cook your cheese, add the tortillas, assemble, and enjoy! Whether it’s Taco Tuesday or you’re craving an easy yet delicious recipe for the whole family, these cotija tortilla chicken tacos will be your new go-to. There’s no better way to get crispy delicious cheese in every bite.
What’s In Cotija Chicken Tacos
Veggies: Frozen sweet corn, red onion, red bell pepper, and fresh cilantro add some crunch, color, and sweetness to the creamy Mexican street corn salsa. Lime juice: This adds a pop of tanginess and freshness to the salsa. Apple cider vinegar: The acid in apple cider vinegar is a great way to balance out the sweetness from the corn. Cotija cheese: The star ingredient in this recipe, cotija cheese, is a hard and crumbly Mexican cheese with a salty flavor that pairs perfectly with the other ingredients in these tacos. Taco-sized flour tortillas: Use whatever brand of tortillas you prefer. Corn tortillas work great, too. Rotisserie chicken: For the juicy chicken in the tacos, we used a store-bought rotisserie chicken to make this recipe even more convenient. 2% Greek yogurt: Brings that finishing touch of creaminess to these tacos.
Yummy Swaps & Additions
We used rotisserie chicken because it is easy and delicious. You can also prepare the chicken in the oven, stove-top, or Instant Pot. This recipe would also taste great using ground beef if that’s all you have on hand. To heat up this recipe, add minced jalapeño to the corn salad. You can also swap the Greek yogurt for sour cream if you prefer and queso fresco for the cotija cheese. Sliced avocado, fresh lime wedges, and hot sauce would be great toppings for these tacos. We encourage you to experiment and add your own twist to this delicious, cheesy taco recipe!
Storage Instructions
These cotija chicken tacos are best served fresh and crispy. However, if you have leftovers, store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm the cheese in a skillet over medium heat until crispy again.
What to Serve with Cotija Tortilla Chicken Tacos
These cotija chicken tacos are a complete meal in themselves, but you can also serve them with some delicious side dishes. Some options include:
Chips and Homemade Salsa, Easy Salsa Verde, or Cheesy Bean Dip Mexican Quinoa Salad or Easy Bean Salad Easy Red Beans and Rice
