Description
Quick and flavorful tostadas made with shredded rotisserie chicken, creamy refried beans, crisp lettuce, cheese, and fresh toppings for a colorful, satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skin and bones removed)
8–10 tostada shells
1 can (15 oz) refried beans, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 avocado, sliced or diced
1 cup salsa or pico de gallo
1/2 cup sour cream
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Lime wedges, for serving
Optional extras: pickled jalapeños, sliced radishes, hot sauce
Instructions
- Shred rotisserie chicken, discarding skin and bones.
- Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat until smooth and spreadable.
- Heat tostada shells according to package instructions until crisp.
- Spread a layer of warm beans on each tostada shell, then top with shredded chicken.
- Add lettuce, cheese, avocado, salsa or pico, and desired extras.
- Finish with a dollop of sour cream, sprinkle of cilantro, and squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Notes
Toss chicken in chipotle sauce or salsa for a spicier version.
Swap chicken for grilled vegetables for a vegetarian option.
Try queso fresco or cotija instead of shredded cheese for authentic flavor.
Assemble tostadas right before eating to keep shells crisp.
Store beans, chicken, and toppings separately in the fridge for up to 3 days; keep tostada shells sealed at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg