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Easy Chicken Tostadas piled high with seasoned chicken, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and a drizzle of crema/sour cream, served with lime wedges.

Easy Chicken Tostada for Dinner

A quick and flavorful chicken tostada perfect for busy weeknights—crispy, fresh, and customizable!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Chicken Mixture
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup tomato salsa
Tostadas & Toppings
  • 8 tostada shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add shredded chicken, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Pour in tomato salsa and cook for 4–5 minutes, allowing flavors to combine.
  6. Warm tostada shells in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes to crisp them further.
  7. Assemble by spreading chicken mixture evenly over each tostada shell.
  8. Top with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, cheese, and avocado slices.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.