Easy Chicken Tostadas: Delight in This Quick Recipe!
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A quick and easy recipe for crispy chicken tostadas topped with fresh ingredients and flavorful spices.
- Author: Isabella
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup refried beans
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 5 minutes until crispy.
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated with the spices.
- Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
- Top the beans with the seasoned chicken mixture.
- Add a generous amount of shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes on top of the chicken.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the toppings.
- Return the tostadas to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with sour cream and salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños on top before baking.
- Substitute the chicken with shredded beef or black beans for a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg