Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Name: Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) can refried black beans; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken (see Game Plan note); 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin; 8 tostada shells; Sour cream; Shredded romaine lettuce; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; Thinly sliced jalapenos; Hot sauce

Servings: persons

1 (14-ounce) can refried black beans
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken (see Game Plan note)
1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
8 tostada shells
Sour cream
Shredded romaine lettuce
1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Thinly sliced jalapenos
Hot sauce

1
Heat the refried beans in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, adding a tablespoon or so of water if they begin to look dry, about 5 minutes.
2
Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.
3
Warm the oil in a medium skillet or nonstick frying pan over medium-low heat.
4
Add the garlic and cook until its fragrant, about 1 minute.
5
Add the shredded chicken, sprinkle in the cumin, and cook until the chicken is heated through, moving the pieces around with a pair of tongs, about 5 minutes.
6
Set aside.
7
Spread a tostada shell with a spoonful of beans, top with shredded chicken, and add a dollop of sour cream.
8
Pile shredded romaine on top, and sprinkle with queso fresco.
9
Garnish with onion slices, jalapenos, and a few drops of hot sauce.
10
Repeat with the remaining tostada shells.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (14-ounce) can refried black beans, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 pound shredded meat from a rotisserie chicken (see Game Plan note), and more.

Yes, Easy Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!