These easy Chicken Tostadas are so simple you can have them on the table in 15 minutes. Crispy tostada shells topped with shredded chicken, beans and cheese for a savory and delicious Mexican dinner!

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CHICKEN TOSTADA RECIPE

I know I have these Shrimp Tostadas but I have chicken more on hand so I wanted to come up with a chicken version for an easy dinner.

HOW TO MAKE

  1. Preheat oven to 450℉. Line two cookie sheets with 6 corn tortillas each in a single layer. Brush all the tortillas with a light layer of oil on both sides. Bake for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350℉.
  2. While tortillas are cooking, combine the chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  3. Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each tortilla. Divide chicken mixture evenly on the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of all the tortillas.
  4. Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with your favorite toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, tomatoes, guacamole, fresh cilantro, shredded Romaine lettuce, or avocado.

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INGREDIENTS

  • CORN TORTILLAS – You can buy tostadas at the grocery store or make your own homemade tostada shells with corn tortillas and a hot oven. Crispy tortillas are the best and I highly suggest making your own tostadas.
  • CHICKEN – You can use leftover cooked chicken breast or shredded rotisserie chicken here.
  • TACO SEASONING
  • SALSA – Use any of your favorite salsa.
  • REFRIED BEANS – I like refried beans but you can use refried black beans if you liked those better.
  • CHEESE – Use a Mexican blend, cheddar cheese, or Colby Jack cheese. There’s nothing better than melty cheese on top of a crunchy tostada shell.
  • OIL – You can use canola, vegetable, or even olive oil to coat the tortillas.
  • TOPPINGS: SOUR CREAM, AVOCADO, TOMATOES, HOT SAUCE, PICO DE GALLO, RED ONION, LIME WEDGES, QUESO FRESCO, SHREDDED ICEBERG LETTUCE, OR GUACAMOLE

Chicken Tostadas on a blue background

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Chicken Tostadas on a blue background

Chicken Tostadas

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These Chicken Tostadas are so easy you can have them on the table in 15 minutes. A crispy, savory, and delicious Mexican dinner!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12 tostadas

Ingredients

  • 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
  • 1½ cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1½ cups shredded Mexican cheese

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:

  • sour cream, pico de gallo, tomatoes, guacamole, cilantro, or avocado

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 450℉. Line two cookie sheets with 6 corn tortillas each. Brush all the tortillas with a light layer of oil on both sides. Bake for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway. Remove from oven and reduce oven temperature to 350℉.
  • While tortillas are cooking, combine the chicken, salsa, and taco seasoning in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Spread about 1-2 tablespoons of refried beans on each tortilla. Divide chicken mixture evenly on the tortillas. Sprinkle cheese evenly on top of all the tortillas.
  • Bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese melts. Top with desired toppings like sour cream, pico de gallo, tomatoes, guacamole, cilantro, or avocado.
Cuisine: Mexican
Course: All Recipes, Main Dishes
Author: Christy Denney

Chicken Tostadas

Chicken Tostadas