Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe
These Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas are a quick and flavorful meal featuring crispy baked corn tortillas topped with a seasoned mixture of shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and salsa, finished with melted colby jack cheese and fresh garnishes. Perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or casual get-together.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch size)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (canola or similar)
Chicken Mixture
- 8.5 ounces canned corn, drained
- 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 ounces salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
Toppings and Garnish
- 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Tomatoes, diced, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare and Bake the Tortillas: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Place the corn tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet and brush each side lightly and evenly with cooking oil to ensure crispiness without pooling. Bake the tortillas for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and rotating the pan to cook evenly. Check every 2 to 3 minutes to prevent burning, as oven times may vary.
- Cook the Chicken Mixture: While the tortillas bake, heat a medium to large saucepan over medium heat. Combine the shredded chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, drained corn, and rinsed black beans. Stir occasionally and cook until the mixture is heated through, about 5 minutes.
- Assemble and Melt Cheese: After removing the tortillas from the oven, spoon about 1/2 cup of the warm chicken mixture onto each tortilla. Sprinkle each with 1/4 cup shredded colby jack cheese. Return the loaded tortillas to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Once the cheese has melted, remove the tostadas from the oven. Top with fresh cilantro leaves and diced tomatoes for a bright and fresh finish. Serve immediately to enjoy the crispy, cheesy flavors.
Notes
- Use corn tortillas for authentic texture and better crispness; flour tortillas may require shorter baking times.
- Adjust the taco seasoning amount to your preferred spice level.
- Leftover chicken mixture can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and used for other dishes like tacos or burritos.
- For extra crispiness, you can broil the tostadas for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to prevent burning.
Keywords: Mexican, Tostadas, Rotisserie Chicken, Corn Tortillas, Quick Dinner, Baked Tostadas
