Chipotle Chicken Tostadas
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with these smoky, spicy Chipotle Chicken Tostadas! Packed with bold flavors from tangy chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, savory spices, and a zesty lime crema, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between heat and freshness. Tender, marinated chicken breasts are grilled to perfection, then shredded and layered on crispy corn tostada shells alongside shredded lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado slices, and melty cheese. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these tostadas are a vibrant, crowd-pleasing meal ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for taco night, game day, or anytime you're craving a satisfying Mexican-inspired feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Chicken breasts
- 2 peppers Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 tablespoons Adobo sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 pieces Corn tostada shells
- 2 cups Shredded lettuce
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup Shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 piece Lime
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 piece Avocado, sliced
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm the tostada shells later.
In a blender or food processor, combine the chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth to create a marinade.
Pound the chicken breasts slightly to an even thickness for even cooking, then rub them generously with the chipotle marinade.
Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes per side or until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C). Remove from heat and let them rest for 5 minutes before shredding or slicing.
While the chicken rests, place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and lightly warm them in the oven for 3-5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the juice of half a lime for a simple lime crema. Set aside.
Once the chicken is shredded or sliced, assemble the tostadas. Start by spreading a thin layer of lime crema on each tostada shell, then top with shredded lettuce, chipotle chicken, cherry tomatoes, shredded cheese, slices of avocado, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.
Serve the tostadas immediately with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 220.1 g | 282% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.6 g | 333% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 464 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 5870 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 332.5 g | 121% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.3 g | ||
| Protein | 179.6 g | 359% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1461 mg | 112% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 2467 mg | 52% | |
*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.
