Description
Chicken tostadas hit the spot when craving something quick and satisfying for dinner. Crispy tortillas loaded with tender shredded chicken, fresh toppings, and zesty salsa make your meal totally delicious and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken, shredded
- 4 tostada shells
- 1 cup refried beans
Supporting Toppings:
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup tomatoes, diced
- ½ cup cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Garnishes:
- 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
- ¼ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup salsa
Instructions
- Heat your oven to 350F, preparing a baking sheet for crispy tostadas.
- Grab 2 cups of shredded chicken and thoroughly combine with 1 teaspoon taco seasoning in a mixing bowl.
- Take 4 tostada shells and generously spread ¼ cup refried beans across each crisp surface.
- Distribute the seasoned chicken evenly over the bean-covered shells, ensuring complete coverage.
- Sprinkle ½ cup shredded cheese across each tostada, creating a delicious layer.
- Top the cheese with 1 cup freshly chopped lettuce and 1 cup diced tomatoes.
- Slide the loaded tostadas into the 350F oven for exactly 10 minutes until the cheese melts completely.
- Remove from oven and crown each tostada with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1 tablespoon salsa.
Notes
- Warm the tostada shells briefly before adding toppings to enhance their crispy texture and prevent sogginess.
- For a lighter version, swap refried beans with black beans and use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Choose rotisserie chicken for a quick time-saving option that adds extra flavor to your tostadas.
- Customize toppings with fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeños, or diced avocado for added freshness and heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg