Chicken Tostadas
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4
These Chicken Tostadas are a delightful combination of crispy shells topped with flavorful chicken, fresh veggies, and creamy toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 corn tostada shells
- 1 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Step 2: Season the chicken breasts with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Step 3: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes before shredding with two forks.
- Step 4: Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and warm them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
- Step 5: Heat the refried beans in a small saucepan over low heat until warm.
- Step 6: Spread a thin layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
- Step 7: Top each tostada with a portion of the shredded chicken, followed by shredded lettuce, cheese, diced tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Step 8: Drizzle each tostada with sour cream and serve with lime wedges on the side.
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