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!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) to warm the tostada shells later.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pound the chicken breasts slightly to an even thickness for even cooking, then rub them generously with the chipotle marinade.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

While the chicken rests, place the tostada shells on a baking sheet and lightly warm them in the oven for 3-5 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the sour cream with the juice of half a lime for a simple lime crema. Set aside.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

Serve the tostadas immediately with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1544.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3873.6

Total Fat 220.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 66.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 463.5mg	0%
Sodium 5869.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 332.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.2g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 179.6g	0%

Vitamin D 24IU	0%
Calcium 1461.1mg	0%
Iron 21.0mg	0%
Potassium 2466.9mg	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: 49.2%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 33.0%