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Easy Chicken Tostadas

These chicken tostadas are a quick and easy weeknight dinner! Made with crispy tostada shells, shredded chicken, refried beans, and all the best toppings.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 6-8 large tostada shells
  • 1 ounce can refried beans
  • 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese or queso fresco
  • 2 cups Thinly shredded lettuce
  • 2 roma tomatoes diced
  • 1/2 medium red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 medium avocados pitted and diced
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or mexican crema
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Flaky sea salt for serving
  • hot sauce for serving (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Heat refried beans and shredded chicken in the microwave or on the stovetop for 2-3 minutes, or until fully heated through.
  2. Assemble the tostadas by spreading a thin layer of refried beans on each tostada shell. Then top with shredded chicken, cotija cheese, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, diced onions, chopped cilantro, diced avocados, and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Serve each tostada with a lime wedge, a sprinkle of sea salt, and your favorite hot sauce.
  4. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • For the tostada shells: You can use your favorite store bought shells or make your own at home.
  • For the refried beans: Feel free to use about 1 1/2 cups of homemade refried beans if you prefer.
  • For the chicken: You can use any leftover chicken you have in the fridge, use a store bought rotisserie chicken, or you can make your own shredded chicken at home.