Description
These Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas are a quick and delicious Mexican-inspired dish featuring crispy baked corn tortillas topped with a flavorful mixture of shredded rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa, all melted under a blanket of cheese and finished with fresh toppings like tomatoes, lettuce, and sour cream. Perfect for a crowd or a satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas and Oil
- 10 small corn tortillas
- 2 Tbsp avocado oil
Filling
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 15 oz canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup canned corn, drained
- 1 cup chunky salsa
- 1 Tbsp taco seasoning
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheese
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sour cream, avocado, salsa, lime juice, cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare tortillas: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Arrange the 10 small corn tortillas evenly on a baking sheet. Brush both sides of each tortilla with the 2 tablespoons of avocado oil to ensure they crisp up nicely in the oven. Bake them for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to achieve an even, golden crispness.
- Heat the filling: While the tortillas bake, place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded rotisserie chicken, drained and rinsed black beans, canned corn, chunky salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir everything together and heat for 4 to 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the mixture to warm through thoroughly.
- Assemble the tostadas: Once the tortillas are crisp, remove them from the oven. Spoon about ½ cup of the warm chicken and bean filling evenly onto each tortilla, spreading it out gently.
- Add cheese and melt: Sprinkle each tostada generously with shredded cheese—about 1 ½ cups distributed over all 10 tostadas. Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Finish with toppings and serve: Remove the tostadas from the oven and immediately top with diced tomatoes and your choice of optional toppings such as shredded lettuce, sour cream, avocado slices, extra salsa, a squeeze of lime juice, and fresh cilantro. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Use any type of shredded cheese you prefer, such as cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a Mexican cheese blend for authentic flavor.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling or as a topping.
- Leftover filling can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the chicken with extra beans or a plant-based protein.
- For added crunch, add crushed tortilla chips or a handful of chopped nuts on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas, Mexican Tostadas, Quick Tostada Recipe, Chicken and Bean Tostadas, Easy Mexican Dinner
