Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 avocado; 1/2 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 c. reduced-fat sour cream; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 3 tbsp. water; salt; 1 head romaine lettuce; 1/2 small red onion; 1 small orange pepper; 4 corn tortillas; 3 c. coarsely shredded chicken meat; 4 plum tomatoes; 1/4 c. crumbled fresh Mexican cheese, such as queso fresco; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1 avocado
1/2 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 c. reduced-fat sour cream
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
3 tbsp. water
salt
1 head romaine lettuce
1/2 small red onion
1 small orange pepper
4 corn tortillas
3 c. coarsely shredded chicken meat
4 plum tomatoes
1/4 c. crumbled fresh Mexican cheese, such as queso fresco
Lime wedges

1
Prepare avocado sauce: In blender, puree avocado, cilantro, garlic, sour cream, lime juice, water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until very smooth.
2
If making ahead, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
3
In large bowl, combine lettuce, onion, and pepper.
4
Cover and refrigerate vegetables up to 1 day.
5
To serve, place 1 corn tortilla between 2 paper towels.
6
Microwave on High 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds or until tortilla is golden and crisp.
7
Repeat with remaining tortillas.
8
Place 1 tortilla on each of 4 serving plates.
9
In medium bowl, toss shredded chicken with 3/4 cup avocado sauce.
10
In bowl with lettuce mixture, toss 1/8 teaspoon salt and remaining sauce.
11
Divide chicken among tortillas.
12
Top with lettuce mixture, then tomato slices.
13
Sprinkle cheese over tomatoes.
14
Garnish with lime wedges.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 avocado, 1/2 c. packed fresh cilantro leaves, 1 clove garlic, 1/2 c. reduced-fat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Sauce 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 with Avocado Sauce

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