Chicken Tostadas with Veggies (Printable)
Crispy tostadas with seasoned chicken, veggies, and creamy toppings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
02 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
06 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
→ Tostadas & Toppings
07 - 8 corn tostada shells
08 - 1 cup refried beans
09 - 1 cup shredded lettuce
10 - 1 cup diced tomatoes
11 - 1/2 cup diced red onion
12 - 1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1/2 cup sour cream
14 - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
15 - 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - Lime wedges
# How To Make:
01 - In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and lime juice. Mix well to coat evenly and set aside.
02 - Warm refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat until smooth and spreadable.
03 - Place tostada shells on a serving platter. Spread a thin layer of warm refried beans on each shell.
04 - Top with seasoned shredded chicken. Layer with lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, cheese, sour cream, cilantro, jalapeño slices, and avocado.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under an hour but tastes like a restaurant treat.
- The layers of texture and flavor make every bite exciting.
02 -
- Do not overload the shells or they will crack under the weight of the toppings.
- Warm the beans right before assembling to prevent the tortillas from getting soggy.
03 -
- Fry your own corn tortillas in oil for the ultimate fresh crunch experience.
- Let the chicken marinate in the spices for ten minutes for deeper flavor.