Keto Rotisserie Chicken Tostadas Recipe
Crispy cheese tostadas topped with seasoned rotisserie chicken and fresh toppings. A quick, low-carb dinner that’s full of flavor and ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked and stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Keto, Low-Carb
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cheese Tostadas:
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2 cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
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Pinch of chili powder or smoked paprika (optional)
Chicken Filling:
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3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (light and dark meat)
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1 tbsp olive oil or butter
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1 tsp cumin powder
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1 tsp smoked paprika
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½ tsp chili powder
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Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings:
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Shredded lettuce
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Diced tomatoes
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Sliced avocado or guacamole
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Sour cream or keto crema
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Pickled jalapeños
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Salsa (sugar-free if needed)
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Fresh cilantro
Instructions
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Make Cheese Tostadas:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Place ¼ cup shredded cheese in small piles, flatten slightly into circles.
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Bake 6–8 minutes until golden at edges. Let cool 2–3 minutes to crisp.
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Prepare Chicken Filling:
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Shred the rotisserie chicken.
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Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat.
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Add chicken, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
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Stir 3–4 minutes until hot and coated in spices.
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Assemble Tostadas:
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Place a cheese shell on a plate.
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Add a spoonful of chicken.
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Top with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, and extras.
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Serve immediately while shells are crisp.
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Notes
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Spread cheese thin for crispier shells.
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Make extra shells — they store in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
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Track toppings if counting carbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostadas
- Calories: 210 Sugar: 1g Sodium: 340mg Fat: 15g Saturated Fat: 7g Unsaturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 2g Fiber: 0g Protein: 17g Cholesterol: 60mg