Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas
These Mexican rotisserie chicken tostadas are a quick, flavorful meal featuring crispy tostada shells, juicy shredded chicken, and fresh toppings like lettuce, avocado, and queso fresco. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, they’re customizable, vibrant, and ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: ~6 tostadas (serves 3 as a meal or 6 as an appetizer)
- Category: Main Dish / Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook + Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
- Shredded rotisserie chicken
- Tostada shells
- Refried beans (optional)
- Shredded lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced avocado or guacamole
- Sour cream or Mexican crema
- Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Hot sauce or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and warm tostada shells for a few minutes to crisp further.
- If using refried beans, heat them on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- Spread a thin layer of beans over each tostada shell (optional).
- Top with shredded chicken, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado.
- Add sour cream or crema, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh cilantro.
- Finish with a squeeze of lime juice and, if desired, a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
Notes
- Layer beans first to help prevent soggy tostadas.
- Swap beans for black beans or grilled vegetables for variety.
- Add chipotle mayo, roasted corn, or pickled onions for extra flavor.
- For a vegetarian option, skip the chicken and use sautéed mushrooms or mixed veggies.
- Store all components separately and assemble just before eating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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