Easy Chicken Tostadas
Make delicious Easy Chicken Tostadas in just 15 minutes using rotisserie chicken, tostada shells, and fresh ingredients.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- microwave
- Stovetop
Ingredients
Chicken Tostadas
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 8 pieces store-bought tostada shells
- 1 can (16-oz) refried beans warmed
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Iceberg lettuce
- 5 ounces grape tomatoes diced
- 1 can (2.25-ounce) sliced black olives
Optional Toppings
- guacamole optional
- hot sauce optional
- sliced Jalapeño optional
- Mexican lime for squeezing
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm canned beans on stovetop or in the microwave. Warm shredded rotisserie chicken.
Assembly
- Spread a layer of warm beans over the crisp tostada shell, leaving a ½ inch border all the way around. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans.
- Place the tostadas on a baking sheet. Place it under the broiler briefly (about 30 to 90 seconds), just until the cheese has melted. Keep a close eye on the tostadas so they don’t burn.
- Immediately top with shredded chicken, sour cream, shredded lettuce, more shredded cheese, diced tomatoes and olives.
Notes
To make this recipe vegan, use a vegetarian refried beans, plant-based cheese, and vegan sour cream. For gluten-free, ensure the tostada shells are labeled gluten-free.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
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