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Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Crispy tostada shells piled high with savory shredded rotisserie chicken, vibrant veggies, and your favorite toppings. A quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner ready in minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tostadas
  • 8 pre-made tostada shells
Main Filling
  • 1.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
  • 1/2 cup refried beans warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
  • 1/4 cup salsa
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Cotija cheese
  • avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, cilantro Optional

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Medium Skillet

Method
 

  1. In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 small onion, 1 clove garlic
  2. Add shredded rotisserie chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes, until heated through.
    1.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, Salt and pepper
  3. Spread a layer of warmed refried beans onto each tostada shell.
    1/2 cup refried beans, 8 pre-made tostada shells
  4. Spoon the seasoned rotisserie chicken mixture over the beans on each tostada.
    1.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  5. Add shredded lettuce or cabbage, diced tomatoes, sour cream or Mexican crema, salsa, and shredded cheese.
    1 cup shredded lettuce or cabbage, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema, 1/4 cup salsa, 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Cotija cheese
  6. Garnish with avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, or fresh cilantro, if desired.
    avocado slices, pickled jalapeños, cilantro
  7. Enjoy your Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas while the shells are still crispy!

Notes

Customize with your favorite toppings