Description
Sizzling Mexican chicken tostadas bring zesty flavors straight from authentic kitchens. Crispy tortillas topped with tender spiced chicken, fresh salsa, and creamy avocado create a mouthwatering meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
Vegetables and Beans:
- 8.5 ounces (240 grams) corn, drained
- 15 ounces (425 grams) black beans, drained and rinsed
- Tomatoes, diced (for garnish)
Bread, Cheese, and Seasoning:
- 8 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ounces (227 grams) salsa
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly coat corn tortillas with a thin layer of vegetable oil on both sides, arranging them on a baking sheet.
- Crisp the tortillas in the oven for 8-10 minutes, turning once halfway through to ensure even browning and achieving a perfect golden crunch.
- While tortillas are baking, prepare the chicken filling by combining shredded chicken with salsa and taco seasoning in a skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally until thoroughly warmed.
- Remove the crispy tostada shells from the oven and create a base layer by evenly distributing black beans and corn across each tortilla.
- Spoon the seasoned chicken mixture atop the beans and corn, ensuring an even distribution across each tostada shell.
- Generously sprinkle Colby Jack cheese over the chicken layer, creating a melty topping.
- Return the assembled tostadas to the oven for 5-7 minutes, allowing the cheese to melt completely and blend the flavors.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes, adding a vibrant and fresh element to the tostadas.
- Serve immediately while the tostadas are still warm and crispy.
Notes
- Toast tortillas ahead of time and store in an airtight container to maintain crispiness for quick meal prep later.
- Swap chicken with black beans or tofu for a vegetarian version that’s packed with protein and equally delicious.
- Use low-sodium salsa and taco seasoning to control salt intake, perfect for health-conscious individuals watching their sodium levels.
- Customize toppings by adding sliced avocado, Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor and heat variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg