Easy Chicken Tostadas Recipe
Juicy shredded chicken, crisp shells, and layering tips that prevent soggy chicken tostadas. A reliable 30-minute dinner anyone can make.
Servings: 10
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into pieces to cook more quickly
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Tostadas
- 10
tostada shells
warmed
- 1 cup warmed refried pinto beans or refried black beans
- 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or monterey jack cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- Lime wedges on the side
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a medium saucepan. Whisk together the chicken broth, chicken bouillon, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and salt. 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts , 1 cup chicken broth, 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pour the broth mixture over the chicken, covering it. Add more broth if the top of the chicken is not covered. Bring the chicken to a low simmer and cover, cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and has reached 165°F.
- Take the chicken out and shred it into fine pieces. Place it back into the broth to allow the chicken to soak up the flavor for about 5-10 minutes.
- Assemble the tostadas by adding a spoonful of refried beans to the bottom. Top with shredded chicken. 10
tostada shells
, 1 cup warmed refried pinto beans - Add the shredded lettuce, tomatoes and cheddar cheese. 1 1/2 cups shredded lettuce, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Top with some sour cream, pickled onions and fresh cilantro. Enjoy right away with fresh lime juice squeezed on top. 1/3 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 cup pickled red onions, Lime wedges
Notes
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.
The calories shown are based on the recipe making 10 tostadas, with 1 serving being 1 loaded tostada. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. **
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 387mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 366IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 1mg
