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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Whip up these Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas in under 20 minutes for a delicious and satisfying weeknight meal. Featuring seasoned rotisserie chicken, refried beans, fresh toppings, and a crispy tostada shell foundation, this recipe is fast, easy, customizable, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 tostada shells
  • 1 can refried beans warmed
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce iceberg or romaine
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese cheddar or Monterey Jack work too
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or crema
  • 1/4 cup salsa or hot sauce optional
  • Fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Skillet (optional)
  • Microwave (optional)

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a medium bowl, toss shredded rotisserie chicken with cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  2. Step 2: Warm the seasoned chicken in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, or microwave until heated through.
  3. Step 3: Heat refried beans according to can instructions until spreadable.
  4. Step 4: Lay out tostada shells. Spread a generous layer of warm refried beans over each shell, almost to the edge.
  5. Step 5: Pile the warm seasoned chicken over the refried beans.
  6. Step 6: Top the chicken with shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle shredded cheese generously over the toppings.
  8. Step 8: Drizzle sour cream or crema over the cheese and toppings.
  9. Step 9: Optionally, add a drizzle of salsa or hot sauce.
  10. Step 10: Garnish each tostada with fresh chopped cilantro and a lime wedge.
  11. Step 11: Serve immediately while the shell is crisp.

Notes

For best results, warm the refried beans and chicken before assembling to ensure the whole tostada isn't cold.
Build your tostadas just before serving to prevent the shell from becoming soggy from the moist toppings.
You can prepare the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and shredded cheese ahead of time and store them separately in the fridge for faster assembly later.
Store leftovers by keeping seasoned chicken, warmed refried beans, cheese, and chopped veggies in individual airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Store tostada shells at room temperature to keep them crisp. Reheat chicken and beans, then assemble fresh when ready to eat leftovers.