Ingredients for Quick Easy Chicken Tostadas
- 10 corn tortillas
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- salt (to taste)
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
- 1/2 head lettuce, shredded
- 1 cup diced tomato
- 1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- taco sauce (to taste)
- diced onion (optional)
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How to Make Quick Easy Chicken Tostadas
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add salt.
- Fry corn tortillas one at a time until lightly browned and crispy on both sides. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine shredded chicken, enchilada sauce, lemon juice, chili powder, season salt, cumin, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- (Optional) If using, sauté diced onion in a separate pan until softened. Add to the chicken mixture.
- Gently heat the chicken mixture in a small saucepan over low heat until heated through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Warm beans in a separate pan or microwave.
- To assemble, layer beans, cheese, chicken, lettuce, and diced tomatoes on each crispy tortilla.
- Top with your favorite taco sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy with Spanish rice (recipe not included).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
74 g
Sugar
20g
Fat
50g
Carbs
11g
