Craving a quick, healthy, and undeniably flavorful meal? Let me introduce you to your new weeknight savior: Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas. Imagine crispy tostada shells piled high with tender rotisserie chicken, vibrant veggies, and your favorite toppings. This isn’t just a recipe; it’s a delicious shortcut to a satisfying dinner, ready in minutes. As a busy parent, I know the struggle to get a wholesome meal on the table, and that’s why I’m so excited to share this simple yet incredible recipe with you.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My family’s love for tostadas began on a summer road trip through Mexico. We stopped at a small roadside taqueria, and the aroma of grilled corn and seasoned chicken was intoxicating. While this recipe is my own adaptation, it holds that same feeling of simple, fresh ingredients coming together to create something truly special. Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas are a way to bring that summery, vacation vibe to my table any day of the week.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tostadas:
- 6 tostada shells (store-bought or homemade)
For the Toppings:
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup shredded lettuce
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
- Optional: Avocado slices, pickled onions, cilantro
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded rotisserie chicken, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Season and Heat: Stir to combine and heat through, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
- Add Chicken: Top with the seasoned rotisserie chicken.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Add shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.
- Customize: Add any additional toppings you like, such as avocado slices, pickled onions, or cilantro.
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas!
Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add shredded rotisserie chicken, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 pound cooked rotisserie chicken, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon cumin, 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- Stir to combine and heat through, about 3-5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.to taste salt and pepper
- Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.1 cup refried beans, 6 tostada shells
- Top with the seasoned rotisserie chicken.1 pound cooked rotisserie chicken
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the chicken.0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Add shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, and salsa.0.5 cup shredded lettuce, 0.5 cup chopped tomatoes, 0.25 cup sour cream, 0.25 cup salsa
- Add any additional toppings you like, such as avocado slices, pickled onions, or cilantro.Avocado slices, pickled onions, cilantro
- Serve Immediately: Enjoy your delicious Tasty Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas!
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