Description
These Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas are a quick and flavorful meal, combining warm tostada shells with spiced shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy refried beans, fresh vegetables, and zesty toppings. Perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner, this easy-to-make recipe offers a delicious blend of crispy textures and vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 can (15 oz) refried beans
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 2 limes, quartered
Spices and Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to warm and slightly crisp the tostada shells.
- Warm Tostada Shells: Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and heat them for about 5 minutes until they are warm and crispy.
- Heat Refried Beans: Open the can of refried beans and warm them in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and heated through.
- Prepare Chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the shredded rotisserie chicken, sprinkle with chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, and cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is heated evenly and coated with spices.
- Assemble Beans on Tostadas: Remove the warmed tostada shells from the oven and spread a thin layer of the warm refried beans evenly on each shell.
- Add Chicken: Top the refried beans with a generous portion of the spiced shredded chicken.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken, allowing the heat of the tostada to slightly melt it.
- Add Fresh Vegetables: Layer shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top of the cheese.
- Add Sour Cream and Cilantro: Dollop sour cream over each tostada and scatter chopped fresh cilantro evenly.
- Add Avocado and Lime: Place avocado slices on top and add a squeeze of fresh lime juice for extra flavor.
- Serve: Serve the tostadas immediately while they are warm and crispy, offering lime wedges on the side for additional tang.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time, but shredded cooked chicken breast can be substituted.
- Feel free to customize toppings with jalapeños, salsa, or hot sauce for added heat.
- To make it gluten-free, ensure tostada shells are corn-based without added gluten ingredients.
- If preferred, you can melt the cheese under the broiler for a minute instead of letting it melt naturally.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and add grilled vegetables or tofu instead.
