Easy Chicken Tostadas
Easy Chicken Tostadas use store-bought tostada shells and rotisserie chicken for a quick and delicious meal.
Equipment
- baking sheet
- Microwave
- Stovetop
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast
- 8 (store-bought) tostada shells
- 1 can refried beans 16-oz, warmed
- 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese divided
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded Iceberg lettuce
- 5 ounces grape tomatoes diced
- 1 can sliced black olives 2.25-ounce
Optional Toppings
- guacamole Optional
- hot sauce Optional
- sliced Jalapeño Optional
- Mexican lime for squeezing
Instructions
Preparation
- Warm canned beans on stovetop or in the microwave. Warm shredded rotisserie chicken.
Assembly
- Spread a layer of warm beans over the crisp tostada shell, leaving a ½ inch border all the way around. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the beans.
- Place the tostadas on a baking sheet. Place it under the broiler briefly (about 30 to 90 seconds), just until the cheese has melted. Keep a close eye on the tostadas so they don’t burn.
- Immediately top with shredded chicken, sour cream, shredded lettuce, more shredded cheese, diced tomatoes and olives.
Notes
To make this recipe vegan, use a can of vegetarian refried beans, a plant-based cheddar and mozzarella mix, and a vegan sour cream alternative. For gluten-free, ensure tostada shells have a GF label.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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