Baked Refried Bean & Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Name: Baked Refried Bean & Chicken Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Large Tortillas; 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika; 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt; 1/4 teaspoons Pepper; 2 whole Chicken Thighs; Olive Oil, For Cooking Chicken; 1 cup Refried Beans; 1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese; 1 cup Lettuce Chopped; 1/4 whole Red Onion, Sliced; 2 whole Green Onions, Chopped; 1 whole Small Tomato, Diced

Servings: persons

2 whole Large Tortillas
1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt
1/4 teaspoons Pepper
2 whole Chicken Thighs
Olive Oil, For Cooking Chicken
1 cup Refried Beans
1/2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese
1 cup Lettuce Chopped
1/4 whole Red Onion, Sliced
2 whole Green Onions, Chopped
1 whole Small Tomato, Diced

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Place tortilla in 8-inch round pie pan and bake until crisp, about 15 minutes.
3
Repeat with second tortilla.
4
While the tortillas bake, combine paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to form a rub for the chicken.
5
Rub the spices on the chicken until completely covered.
6
Heat oil in a medium frying pan.
7
Cook chicken until done, about 5 minutes per side.
8
Remove from heat and chop.
9
Remove the tostada shell from the pie pan and place on a baking sheet.
10
Assemble each tostada with beans, chicken, and cheese and place back in oven until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
11
Add lettuce, red onion, green onion, and tomatoes, and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Large Tortillas, 1 Tablespoon Smoked Paprika, 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/4 teaspoons Salt, and more.

Yes, Baked Refried Bean & Chicken Tostadas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Refried Bean & Chicken Tostadas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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