Chicken Tostada

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with vibrant and crunchy Chicken Tostadas—a true fiesta in every bite! This recipe combines perfectly golden, crispy corn tortillas with tender, spice-infused shredded chicken, layered over creamy refried beans for the ultimate base. Fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy diced tomatoes, buttery avocado, and a dollop of tangy sour cream add a refreshing contrast, while crumbled queso fresco and a sprinkle of cilantro tie it all together with a burst of flavor. Easy to prepare in under an hour, these tostadas are ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, delivering a delightful mix of textures and tastes in every bite. Perfectly customizable and packed with bold Mexican-inspired flavors, Chicken Tostadas are bound to be your new go-to recipe for a quick yet satisfying meal.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

16 items

• 4 pieces corn tortillas
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 cup lettuce
• 1 medium, diced tomato
• 1 medium, sliced avocado
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.5 cup, crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
• 0.25 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add one tortilla at a time. Cook each tortilla for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove tortillas and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

2. In a medium saucepan, place chicken breasts and cover with chicken broth. Add salt, black pepper, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder.

3. Bring the broth to a simmer over medium heat. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook for 15-20 minutes or until fully cooked through.

4. Remove the chicken from the broth and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks.

5. In the same skillet used for frying the tortillas, heat the refried beans over low heat until warmed through.

6. Assemble each tostada by spreading a layer of warm refried beans onto each crispy tortilla.

7. Top the beans with shredded chicken, followed by lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced avocado, and a dollop of sour cream.

8. Sprinkle crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese and garnish with chopped cilantro.

9. Serve immediately while the tortillas are still crispy.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (424.5g)

Calories		888
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		72.6 g	93%
	Saturated Fat	16.1 g	81%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	34.0 g
Cholesterol		101 mg	34%
Sodium		922 mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate		28.9 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	6.8 g	24%
	Total Sugars	4.7 g
Protein		37.8 g	76%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		209 mg	16%
Iron		3.4 mg	19%
Potassium		846 mg	18%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 2619 cal (71.1%%)

Protein: 605 cal (16.4%%)

Carbs: 460 cal (12.5%%)