Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe
This Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas recipe is a quick and flavorful meal featuring crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned shredded rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, salsa, and melted Colby Jack cheese. Garnished with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes, it’s an easy, satisfying dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Tortillas and Oil
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Chicken and Seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (preferably rotisserie chicken)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
Vegetables and Beans
- 8.5 ounces canned corn, drained
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 ounces salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Tomatoes, diced, for garnish
Cheese
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the tortillas: Heat the cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each corn tortilla for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they are crispy but not burnt. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Season the shredded chicken: In a bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken with the taco seasoning mix. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated with seasoning.
- Heat the beans and corn: In a saucepan over medium heat, warm the black beans and drained corn together until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Assemble the tostadas: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). On each crispy tortilla, spread a layer of the bean and corn mixture. Then add a generous amount of the seasoned shredded chicken on top.
- Add salsa and cheese: Spoon salsa over each chicken-topped tortilla, then sprinkle evenly with shredded Colby Jack cheese.
- Bake to melt cheese: Place the assembled tostadas on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 7-10 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish each tostada with fresh cilantro leaves and diced tomatoes. Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves preparation time and adds great flavor.
- For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce.
- Corn tortillas can be baked instead of fried for a lower-fat option.
- Customize toppings with avocado slices, sour cream, or chopped onions.
- Store leftover tostada components separately to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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