Chicken Tostada

Crispy, flavorful, and packed with vibrant toppings, these Chicken Tostadas are a deliciously satisfying way to elevate your weeknight dinner. Perfectly fried corn tortillas serve as the crunchy base for layers of creamy refried beans, tender shredded chicken seasoned with a smoky blend of cumin, paprika, and garlic, and a medley of fresh toppings like crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and creamy avocado. Finished with a dollop of tangy sour cream, crumbled queso fresco, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this customizable recipe is as visually stunning as it is irresistibly tasty. Ready in under an hour, these tostadas are sure to delight your family or guests with their bold flavors and versatile appeal. Serve them fresh and crispy for a savory dish that’s great for taco nights, casual gatherings, or festive celebrations!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve immediately while the tortillas are still crispy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1835.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3926.6

Total Fat 302.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 138.7g
Cholesterol 433.3mg	0%
Sodium 5569.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 165.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 27.2g
Protein 165.7g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 1076.9mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 3466.5mg	0%

*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: 67.3%

Protein: 16.4%

Carbs: 16.4%