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Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned rotisserie chicken, black beans, corn, melted cheese, and fresh toppings. Ready in 25 minutes for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 475

Ingredients
  

  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch size
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil for brushing tortillas
  • 1.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken skin removed
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store-bought
  • 15 oz black beans canned, rinsed and drained thoroughly
  • 8.5 oz corn canned, drained completely
  • 8 oz salsa mild or medium
  • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese freshly shredded from block preferred
  • fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • diced tomatoes for topping
  • lime wedges optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Medium saucepan
  • Pastry brush or oil brush
  • Colander for draining

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Lay the corn tortillas flat on a rimmed baking sheet and brush both sides with oil until they look lightly glossy. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping them at the 5-minute mark and rotating the pan for even browning. The tortillas are ready when they turn golden brown and feel crispy to the touch.
  2. While the tortillas bake, place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, drained corn, and black beans. Stir everything together and cook for about 5 minutes until the mixture is heated through and steaming with gentle bubbling around the edges.
  3. Remove the crispy tortillas from the oven and carefully add about 1/2 cup of the hot chicken mixture to each one, spreading it out slightly but leaving a small border around the edges. Top each tostada with 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, distributing it evenly over the chicken mixture.
  4. Return the loaded tostadas to the oven and bake for 5 more minutes until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly. Watch them closely during this final bake to prevent burning.
  5. Remove from the oven and immediately top with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes. Serve right away with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Notes

Store components separately for best quality. Tortillas stay crispy in sealed container at room temperature for 2 days. Chicken mixture keeps in refrigerator for 3 days. Reheat mixture before assembling fresh tostadas. Can substitute flour tortillas but corn tortillas provide authentic crispy texture.