Chicken Tostadas
Healthy 20 minute Chicken Tostadas with crispy baked tortilla shells topped with shredded chicken, black beans, avocado and crumbled cheese.
Servings: 8 tostadas
Calories: 390kcal
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas or store-bought tostada shells
- 3 medium tomatoes diced
- 4 medium avocados diced
- 3 tbsp red onion finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- Lime juice of
- 15 oz can low sodium black beans drained & rinsed
- 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1/2 cup feta or Cotija cheese crumbled
- Cooking spray I use Misto
Instructions
- To make homemade tostada shells: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and line large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat. Arrange tortillas in a single layer, spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with salt on both sides.
- Bake for 6 minutes per each side, means you have to flip one time.
- Prep toppings: While tostadas are baking, make easy guacamole salsa by combining tomato, avocado, red onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt and lime juice. Get other ingredients ready.
- Assembly: To assemble tostadas, top each shell with guacamole salsa, beans, chicken and cheese.
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Notes
- Store: You can bake homemade tostada shells for up to 48 hours in advance. Just store in resealable Ziploc bag to keep shells crunchy.
- Make ahead: You can shred chicken, chop/dice veggies, crumble cheese for up to 48 hours in advance and store in airtight containers. Prep guacamole up to 24 hours in advance.
- Why make homemade tostada shells? Store-bought tostadas shells are full of artificial colours and preservatives. I prefer to make my own tostada shells (not corn tortillas) but you can use pre-made.
- 100% corn tortillas: Also, use thinner ones vs. thicker ones for the crispiest baked tostadas.
- Healthy brand of refried beans instead of black beans is welcome. Low in sodium, with less ingredients and possibly organic. Alternately, use low sodium pinto beans.
- Adjust sodium based on ingredients: Adjust salt in guacamole to taste depending on whether you use store-bought tostada shells, salted canned beans and store-bought or homemade chicken.
- Cheese: Substitute for cheddar, cheddar Jack or your favorite. Just remember freshly grated for best taste!
Nutrition
Serving: 1tostada | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 451mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g