Description
These Easy Chicken Tostadas are a delicious and quick Mexican-inspired meal perfect for a weeknight dinner. Crispy tostada shells topped with seasoned chicken, refried beans, cheese, and all your favorite toppings!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For Tostadas:
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until heated through and seasoned.
- Assemble Tostadas: Spread refried beans on tostada shells. Top with seasoned chicken, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro. Drizzle with sour cream.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- To make it easier, use rotisserie chicken. Add guacamole, jalapeños, or hot sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
