Easy Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Name: Easy Chicken Tostadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 whole 6 Inch Corn Tortillas; 3 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided; 1 cup Refried Beans (homemade Or Store Bought); ⅔ cups Grated Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack); 1 whole Small Red Onion; 2 cups Shredded (cooked) Rotisserie Chicken; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 2 Tablespoons Lime Juice; ⅔ cups Shredded Lettuce; 1 whole Tomato, Seeded And Diced; 1 whole Avocado, Halved, Pitted, Peeled And Diced; ⅔ cups Fresh Cilantro, Stems Removed And Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Small Onion, Finely Diced; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Do Not Drain; 1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Cumin; 1/4 teaspoons Cayenne; 1 pinch Dried Oregano

Servings: persons

4 whole 6 Inch Corn Tortillas
3 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided
1 cup Refried Beans (homemade Or Store Bought)
⅔ cups Grated Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack)
1 whole Small Red Onion
2 cups Shredded (cooked) Rotisserie Chicken
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
⅔ cups Shredded Lettuce
1 whole Tomato, Seeded And Diced
1 whole Avocado, Halved, Pitted, Peeled And Diced
⅔ cups Fresh Cilantro, Stems Removed And Chopped
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1/2 whole Small Onion, Finely Diced
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Do Not Drain
1/2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Cumin
1/4 teaspoons Cayenne
1 pinch Dried Oregano

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Preheat oven to 400 degrees (F).
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Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with 2 teaspoons oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake until golden and crisp, 10 minutes or so.
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Remove, and top each tortilla with 1/4 cup refried beans, and then sprinkle with the shredded cheese.
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Return to oven.
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Bake until cheese is bubbling, about 3 minutes.
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Remove from oven and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high.
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Add half of the diced red onion and cook 3-5 minutes or until softened.
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Add chicken, chili powder and lime juice.
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Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Cook until chicken is warmed through (about 2 minutes).
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Then divide chicken among the tortillas and place on top of the melted cheese.
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Continue to layer on the lettuce, diced tomato, avocado, remaining onion, and cilantro.
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Serve warm.
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Alis Tip:
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If youd like to make homemade refried beans, here was the quick version I threw together:
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Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
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Add the onion and saute until onion is cooked and translucent.
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Add in the remaining ingredients and stir until beans are heated through.
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Then either use a potato masher to mash up all of the ingredients.
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Or add them to a food processor and pulse until combined.
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(I like smooth refried beans, so I usually go for the food processor!)
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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 whole 6 Inch Corn Tortillas, 3 teaspoons Olive Oil, Divided, 1 cup Refried Beans (homemade Or Store Bought), ⅔ cups Grated Cheddar Cheese (or Monterey Jack), and more.

Yes, Easy 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.

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Easy Chicken Tostadas

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Variations & substitutions

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