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Mini Chicken Sheet Pan Tostadas are a family favorite!

These crispy, cheesy Mini Chicken Tostadas are the perfect bite-sized Tex-Mex treat! Baked, not fried, and piled high with refried beans, rotisserie chicken, and melty cheese, they’re a fun and flavorful option for dinner, parties, or game-day snacking—customizable with all your favorite toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 mini tostadas
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas:
  • 12 street taco-size corn tortillas about 4 inches
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil or as needed
  • 1 16 oz can traditional refried beans (use just shy of the full can)
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast
  • 2 cups shredded cheese sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack blend recommended
Optional Garnishes:
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup finely diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped or torn fresh cilantro
  • 6 cherry or grape tomatoes chopped small
  • Hot sauce such as Cholula
  • Optional extras: guacamole salsa, pico de gallo

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a large baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup.
  2. Bake tortillas: Lightly brush both sides of the corn tortillas with oil and arrange them snugly on the baking sheet. Bake for 9 to 10 minutes, until the tortillas are firm but not browned. Let cool for about 5 minutes.
  3. Flip and layer: Flip tortillas over and spread each with refried beans. Add shredded rotisserie chicken and top with shredded cheese.
  4. Return to oven: Bake again for 5 to 6 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is heated through.
  5. Add toppings: Garnish each tostada with your choice of sour cream, red onion, cilantro, tomatoes, hot sauce, and any other favorite toppings. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use leftover chicken: Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe super quick, but any cooked and shredded chicken works.
  • Make it vegetarian: Skip the chicken and load up on seasoned beans and veggies instead.
  • Batch-friendly: This recipe easily doubles or triples for parties and gatherings.
  • Customize toppings: Add shredded lettuce, jalapeños, avocado slices, or a drizzle of lime crema for variety.
  • Reheating tip: For best results, reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain crispiness.