Description
Discover how to make delicious and healthy rotisserie chicken tostadas perfect for weeknight dinners or family gatherings. This Mexican-inspired meal combines crispy corn tortillas, shredded juicy rotisserie chicken, fresh vegetables, and melty cheese for a flavorful, easy-to-prepare dish that’s packed with nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large corn tortillas — crispy and fresh
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup refried beans or black beans
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or queso fresco)
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
- Optional toppings: sour cream, hot sauce, jalapeños
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the corn tortillas on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes until crispy and golden. Set aside.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken using two forks. Warm it in a skillet or microwave for extra flavor if desired.
- Spread refried beans or black beans on each crispy tortilla. Top with shredded chicken, cheese, diced tomatoes, red onion, and sliced avocado. Garnish with cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and optional hot sauce or sour cream for added flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, re-crisp tortillas in the oven for 5 minutes before serving leftovers.
- You can customize toppings with different cheeses or add grilled shrimp or steak for variety.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake, Assemble
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 350 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 8 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg