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We don’t think there’s anything a Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Biscuit can’t do! Here it transforms into a soft, pillowy blanket to wrap around spiced shredded chicken - a mini version of a fast-food favorite. Top this taco-like treat with any variety of fixings - use classics like shredded cheese, lettuce, sour cream, and diced tomatoes, or think outside the box and try crushed tortilla chips or bacon bits. Whatever toppings you choose, we know you’ll end up with a gordita full of exciting textures and flavors. And best of all, this will be the most fun you’ve had at dinner in weeks.
Here are the ingredients you'll need to make chicken mini gorditas.
Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Biscuits: The biscuits create the fluffy, soft gordita wrapper for the spiced chicken filling. Use homestyle biscuits for the easiest rolling experience. Cold biscuits shouldn’t stick, but if the biscuits stick to your surface or rolling pin, spray surface lightly with cooking spray or dust with a little flour.
Shredded Rotisserie Chicken: We love the ease of a store-bought rotisserie chicken for this recipe, but any shredded chicken, dark or light meat, will work nicely here. If you want to use leftover shredded chicken rather than a store-bought rotisserie chicken, aim for about 1 lb of meat.
Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning Mix: We like the gentle spice of the Original flavor, but feel free to use the mild version if you’re cooking for kids or picky eaters. Any flavor of taco seasoning you like will work well.
You’ll Also Need: Water, and any toppings you like!
Wondering how to make these mini chicken gorditas? Here’s how! Follow the recipe for more.
1. Make the Gordita Wrappers
Roll out the biscuits and cook them until golden brown on both sides.
2. Make the Filling
Mix the chicken with taco seasoning and a little water, then heat through.
3. Assemble the Gorditas
Place some of the chicken filling in a biscuit wrapper, and top with your desired toppings! Try lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, guacamole, or salsa.
Find tips and tricks for storing and reheating the biscuits and chicken filling for Mini Chicken Gorditas here.
Store biscuits at room temperature in a resealable bag or food-safe storage container and consume within 1 to 2 days.
Store any leftover biscuits in a resealable bag or food-safe storage container for 3 to 4 days. Store the chicken in a food-safe storage container for 3 to 4 days.
Separate the biscuits. With a rolling pin, roll each biscuit into a thin circle, 5 to 6 inches in diameter.
Place a large non-stick skillet over medium-low heat, and allow it to heat up. Once hot, carefully lay a rolled-out biscuit into the pan, and cook until golden brown on one side, about 2 minutes. Flip biscuit and cook the other side until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute. Repeat until all biscuits are cooked.
Using the same pan, increase heat to medium high and add shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and water. Stir to combine, and cook uncovered, stirring often, until most of the water has reduced and chicken is coated in seasoning, 3 to 4 minutes.
Top each biscuit with chicken and pile high with your favorite toppings. Fold like a taco to eat.
Whether you use a store-bought rotisserie chicken or roast your own chicken, visit our primer on carving a chicken so you’ll know how to cut up a whole chicken, which also is ready for shredding.
As the biscuits are removed from the pan, cover with a kitchen towel to keep them warm and pliable.
