How to Make Chicken Tostadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken tostadas are a delicious and satisfying Mexican dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. These crispy tortillas topped with tender and flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy guacamole make for a perfect meal that the whole family will love.

What makes chicken tostadas so great is their versatility. You can easily customize them to your liking by adding your favorite toppings such as shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, and a dollop of so...

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
  • ½ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • 6 corn tostada shells
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • ¾ red onion, diced
  • ¾ green bell pepper, diced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup salsa, or to taste (Optional)
  • ¼ cup sour cream, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 tostadas

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken into a frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tostada shell; sprinkle each with Mexican cheese. Divide cooked chicken on top of cheese layer. Sprinkle tomato, red onion, and bell pepper evenly on top of each tostada. Place tostadas on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove tostadas from the oven. Sprinkle with cilantro and spread salsa and sour cream on top.
  • Nutrition

    312 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 712mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 219mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 472mg