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Mexican rotisserie chicken tostadas on baking sheet with melted cheese and toppings

Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas

Crispy corn tortillas topped with tender shredded rotisserie chicken, seasoned black beans, corn, salsa, and melted cheese. Quick weeknight dinner with customizable toppings that the whole family will love.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 tostadas
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 8 corn tortillas 6 inch
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable or canola
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken from rotisserie chicken
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 15 oz black beans canned, rinsed and drained thoroughly
  • 8.5 oz corn canned, drained well
  • 8 oz salsa mild or medium
  • 2 cups shredded colby jack cheese shredded from block for best melt
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for topping
  • Diced tomatoes for topping

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Medium to large saucepan
  • Brush for oil
  • oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F. Lay the corn tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet. Brush both sides of each tortilla with cooking oil ensuring a thin even coat.
  2. Bake for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through and rotating the pan for even cooking. Check every 2-3 minutes to prevent burning.
  3. While the tortillas are baking, place a medium to large saucepan over medium heat. Combine the shredded chicken, salsa, taco seasoning, corn, and black beans in the saucepan.
  4. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Once the tortillas are baked, remove them from the oven. Add 1/2 cup of the chicken mixture to the top of each tortilla. Top each with 1/4 cup of shredded colby jack cheese.
  6. Place the loaded tortillas back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese is completely melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and top with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

Corn tortillas work best but flour tortillas can be substituted. Store-bought tostada shells can replace homemade crispy tortillas. Any cooked chicken works - rotisserie, grilled, baked, or canned. Make your own taco seasoning with chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Make sure tortillas are completely crispy before adding toppings to prevent sogginess. Drain beans and corn very well to avoid excess moisture.
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