Description
Crispy Mexican chicken tostadas deliver a fiesta of flavors dancing across authentic corn tortillas. Fresh ingredients and zesty seasonings create a quick, irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 (15 ounces) can refried beans
Base and Cheese:
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas
- 1.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 0.5 cup salsa
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Optional Toppings:
- sour cream
- pico de gallo
- tomatoes
- guacamole
- cilantro
- avocado
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 450℉ and arrange corn tortillas on two baking sheets, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
- Gently coat each tortilla with a thin layer of oil on both surfaces to promote crispy texture.
- Bake the tortillas for 8-10 minutes, carefully turning them midway to ensure uniform crispness. Once golden and crisp, remove from oven and lower temperature to 350℉.
- In a mixing bowl, blend shredded chicken with salsa and taco seasoning, creating a flavorful and moist filling.
- Distribute a layer of refried beans across each crispy tortilla base, providing a creamy foundation for the tostadas.
- Evenly spread the seasoned chicken mixture over the bean-covered tortillas, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken layer, allowing it to melt and bind the ingredients.
- Return the tostadas to the oven for 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese becomes fully melted and slightly bubbly.
- Garnish with an array of fresh toppings such as sour cream, pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, guacamole, chopped cilantro, and sliced avocado to enhance flavor and texture.
Notes
- Crisp tortillas require a light, even oil coating to achieve the perfect golden crunch without soaking.
- Swap corn tortillas with flour for a softer texture, or use gluten-free alternatives for sensitive diets.
- Control sodium by selecting low-sodium salsa and reducing taco seasoning quantity for a healthier version.
- Enhance protein options by substituting chicken with black beans, shredded beef, or plant-based alternatives for vegetarian guests.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg