Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Name: Chicken Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tostadas; 1 cup refried beans, warmed; 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded; 2 cups finely shredded lettuce; 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rings; 8 radishes, thinly sliced; 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta cheese; Mexican sour cream or regular sour cream, for drizzling; Fresh Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa, recipe follows; Fresh Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa; 8 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1 avocado, halved, pitted and peeled; 1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 serrano chile; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Servings: persons

8 tostadas
1 cup refried beans, warmed
4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
2 cups finely shredded lettuce
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced into rings
8 radishes, thinly sliced
1 cup crumbled queso fresco or mild feta cheese
Mexican sour cream or regular sour cream, for drizzling
Fresh Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa, recipe follows
Fresh Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa
8 ounces tomatillos, husked, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 avocado, halved, pitted and peeled
1/2 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 serrano chile
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and freshly cracked black pepper

1
Spread the tostadas with the refried beans.
2
Top with the chicken, lettuce, onion rings, radishes, and cheese.
3
Drizzle with sour cream, top with a dollop of salsa, and serve.
4
Combine the tomatillos, avocado, cilantro, chile, and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth.
5
Season the salsa with salt and pepper, to taste.
6
Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours or until ready to use.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tostadas, 1 cup refried beans, warmed, 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded, 2 cups finely shredded lettuce, and more.

Yes, 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.

Chicken Tostadas

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