Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Whether you need dinner for a crowd or just your family, this easy Chicken Tostadas Recipe can be ready with very little work. I love that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family thanks to this easy chicken recipe.

Whenever I fix this, everyone goes crazy over it. It is hard to believe something so simple is so amazing. You have to try this for dinner this week! If you love chicken tostadas then I am sure you love these Easy Crockpot Chicken Tacos Recipe.

What is a Tostada?

Tostada is a flat shell that is crispy but is still loaded with your favorite taco toppings. It is different from a taco that is soft and folded around the ingredients.

Ingredients

• Tostada Shells – Use store-bought shells or make your own.
• Shredded Cooked Chicken – Cook Slow Cooker Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs. You can also learn how to boil chicken.
• Salsa – Use store bought or make Homemade Salsa Recipe
• Taco Seasoning – Use packet or make Easy Homemade Taco Seasoning Recipe
• Refried Pinto Beans – Easy Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe or you can also make refried black beans

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Variations Ideas

• Change Meat – Feel free to use other types of meat to make these tostadas. Easy Crockpot Taco Meat or Crock Pot Pulled Pork are great options.
• Cheese – Use cheese of your choice. Cotija cheese, Colby Jack Cheese or Queso Fresco are great options to top these tostadas.
• Vegetables – You can omit the meat and make a veggie tostada.

How to Make Chicken Tostadas

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Step 1 – Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet.  Bake for 3-5 minutes until the tostadas are warmed through. 

Step 2 – Heat the refried beans and shredded chicken in either the microwave or on the stovetop until both are warmed through. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the shredded chicken, salsa and taco seasoning. 

Step 3 – Then prepare the tostadas.  Spread a thin layer of the refried beans onto each tostada shells.

Step 4 – Top each one with the shredded chicken mixture, both shredded cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, avocados, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Serve each one immediately while warm and enjoy!

Expert Tips

• Make Ahead – Prepare the topping ahead of time and learn how to freeze onions and also how to freeze peppers to save so much time in the kitchen.
• Tortillas – We usually buy tostadas already prepared at the grocery store. But you can also make your own with corn tortillas. We recommend using thin tortillas.
• Cook Chicken – If you are starting with cooked chicken breast, easily shred it with a hand mixer. Another easy option is to shred it with two forks.

Topping Ideas

• Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
• Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese 
• Romaine Lettuce (shredded) – Iceberg lettuce
• Tomato (diced) 
• Red Onion (diced) 
• Avocado (diced) 
• Fresh Cilantro (chopped) 
• Sour Cream (optional)

There are lots of tasty and easy options to try.

Serving Suggestions

We like this Delicious Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe. It is so easy and packed with flavor. You may even like this Easy Homemade Spanish Rice Recipe and Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe.

We even enjoy this Best Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe with tortilla chips for a delicious side dish.