Chicken Tostadas with Fresh Pico de Gallo Recipe

Name: Chicken Tostadas with Fresh Pico de Gallo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped; 1/2 Red Onion, Chopped; 15 sprigs Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts; 1/4 cups Italian Dressing; 1 package (1.25 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix; 1/4 cups Vegetable Oil (for Frying Tortillas); 6 whole Corn Tortillas; 1 cup Cheddar Cheese; 2 cups Shredded Lettuce; 1/2 cups Sour Cream

Servings: persons

3 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped
1/2 Red Onion, Chopped
15 sprigs Fresh Cilantro, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced
1 whole Lime, Juiced
2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
1/4 cups Italian Dressing
1 package (1.25 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 cups Vegetable Oil (for Frying Tortillas)
6 whole Corn Tortillas
1 cup Cheddar Cheese
2 cups Shredded Lettuce
1/2 cups Sour Cream

1
Prepare the pico de gallo: Combine chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and garlic in a large bowl.
2
Squeeze the juice of one lime over the mixture.
3
Stir well.
4
Note: The longer your allow the pico to marinate, the richer the flavors will be.
5
Prepare the chicken: In a slow cooker, cook the chicken breasts in Italian dressing on low for 4 hours.
6
Remove from the crock and shred with 2 forks.
7
Add taco seasoning to the broth in the crock and stir.
8
Return shredded chicken to the crock and turn off.
9
Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
10
Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
11
Cook one tortilla at a time, about 1 minute on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
12
Drain on paper towels.
13
Top fried tortillas with seasoned chicken, cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream (plus any other toppings you desire).

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Roma Tomatoes, Chopped, 1/2 Red Onion, Chopped, 15 sprigs Fresh Cilantro, Chopped, 1 Tablespoon Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tostadas with Fresh Pico de Gallo 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 Fresh Pico de Gallo

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