Description
A quick and tasty Mexican dish featuring crispy tortillas and savory chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 ½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8.5 ounces canned corn, drained
- 8 ounces salsa (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Diced tomatoes, for garnish
Instructions
- First, you want to achieve perfectly crispy tortillas, which serve as the base for your tostadas. Begin by preheating your oven to 450°F. While the oven heats up, brush each tortilla lightly with cooking oil on both sides. This step helps them obtain that delightful golden color and crisp texture. Once coated, arrange the tortillas on a baking sheet, ensuring they are spread out in a single layer. Bake them for approximately 10 minutes, flipping them halfway through to guarantee even crisping. They should emerge from the oven golden and firm, perfect for holding all your toppings!
- Now that your tortillas are baking to perfection, it’s time to create the tasty chicken mixture. In a medium-sized skillet, combine your shredded rotisserie chicken, prepared salsa, taco seasoning, drained black beans, and corn. Heat this mixture over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until everything is warmed through. This step not only heats the filling but also infuses it with the flavorful spices from the taco seasoning, making each bite a delight!
- With your chicken mixture ready and your tortillas crispy, it’s time to assemble your tostadas! Take each tortilla and spread approximately ½ cup of the chicken mix on top, ensuring a generous layer. Next, sprinkle about ¼ cup of shredded Colby Jack cheese over each tortilla. This cheese layer adds creaminess and flavor to your tostadas as they finish baking. Once assembled, return the tostadas to the oven for an additional 5 minutes. This last baking step melts the cheese beautifully, leaving you with a bubbling, cheesy wonder.
- Once your tostadas are baked and the cheese is melted and bubbly, carefully remove them from the oven. They will be hot, so use caution! To add freshness and color, garnish your tostadas with freshly chopped cilantro and diced tomatoes. Serve your delicious Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas immediately, allowing everyone to enjoy their crispy, flavorsome creations right away!
Notes
Leftover toppings can be stored separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Protein: 25 g