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(Can be done a day ahead) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Put chicken breasts in a baking dish, pour chipotles and tomatoes over.
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Cover dish and cook through, about 30-45 minutes.
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Remove from oven and take the breasts out of the sauce.
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Use a traditional or immersion blender to puree the sauce.
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Lightly chop or shred the chicken.
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Add back in a little of the sauce to keep chicken moist (sauce will be spicy, use chicken broth if you dont like heat).
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Store sauce and chicken separately if doing this step ahead.
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Chop all of your vegetables, crumble the cheese, and make sure your condiments are ready.
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For an extra special touch, put corn kernals in a skillet over medium heat for about 5-10 minutes, shaking occasionally, until browned.
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Use extra sauce from the meat as a hot sauce if desired.
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Heat oil in skillet to approximately 350 degrees.
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Fry tortillas on both sides, about a minute per side, until the edges begin to brown.
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Put on paper towels until all are fried.
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Assemble your tostada!
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I like to start with meat, and put cheese right on top so it softens (queso fresco wont melt).
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Continue to top with tomatoes, avocado, corn, jalepenos and cilantro!