Here’s a delicious and easy Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas recipe, perfect for a quick weeknight meal:
🌮 Mexican Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas
📝 Ingredients:
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2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Salt & pepper to taste
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1/4 cup salsa (your favorite)
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6 tostada shells (store-bought or homemade)
🧀 Toppings (customize as you like):
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Refried beans (warmed)
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Sliced avocado or guacamole
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Shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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Sour cream or Mexican crema
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Pickled jalapeños
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Fresh cilantro
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Lime wedges
🔪 Instructions:
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Sauté the aromatics
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds more. -
Warm the chicken
Add shredded rotisserie chicken, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and salsa. Stir and heat for 3–4 minutes until warm and coated in spices. -
Prep tostadas
If using store-bought tostadas, warm them in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes. If making your own, lightly fry corn tortillas in oil until crisp. -
Assemble
Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell. Top with warm chicken mixture, then add your choice of toppings. -
Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve immediately.