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Chicken Tostadas
These chicken tostadas are a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Made with crispy tostada shells, shredded chicken, refried beans, and all the best toppings.
Prep 20m
Cook 5m
Total 25m
Yield 6 servings
Source: isabeleats.com
Ingredients
- 6-8 large tostada shells
- 1 (15-ounce) can refried beans
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese ((or queso fresco))
- 2 cups thinly shredded lettuce
- 2 roma tomatoes, (diced)
- 1/2 medium red onion, (diced)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 medium avocados, (pitted and diced)
- 1/2 cup sour cream ((or Mexican crema))
- lime wedges, (for serving)
- flaky sea salt, (for serving)
- hot sauce, (for serving (optional))
Instructions
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Heat refried beans and shredded chicken in the microwave or on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes, or until fully heated through.
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Assemble the tostadas by spreading a thin layer of refried beans on each tostada shell. Then top with shredded chicken, cotija cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, chopped cilantro, diced avocados, and a dollop of sour cream.
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Serve each tostada with a lime wedge, a sprinkle of sea salt, and your favorite hot sauce.
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Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition (per serving)
459 kcal Calories
28 g Carbs
32 g Protein
25 g Fat
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.