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Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Crispy corn tostada shells loaded with seasoned rotisserie chicken, melted cheese, and fresh toppings for the ultimate easy Mexican dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 tostadas
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tostada Base
  • 8 crispy corn tostada shells
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or cheddar cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
Fresh Toppings
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn kernels fresh, canned, or frozen
  • 0.5 cup crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • sliced jalapeños optional
  • diced red onion optional
  • sliced avocado optional

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm for 3-5 minutes until crispy.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the pan.
  3. Season chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat evenly.
  4. Cook seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly crispy on edges.
  5. Place warmed tostada shells on serving plates or platter.
  6. Distribute seasoned chicken evenly across all tostada shells, using about 1/3 to 1/2 cup per shell.
  7. Sprinkle shredded cheese over warm chicken on each tostada, about 1/4 cup per shell.
  8. Layer black beans, corn kernels, and diced tomatoes over the cheese.
  9. Crumble queso fresco cheese over each tostada.
  10. Add a dollop of sour cream to the center of each tostada.
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
  12. Serve immediately with lime wedges and optional toppings like jalapeños, onion, or avocado.

Notes

Tostadas are best enjoyed immediately after assembly to maintain crispiness. For meal prep, store components separately and assemble just before eating. Customize with your favorite toppings or adjust spice level to preference.