Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas
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Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas
Description
Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas combine savory chicken cooked with a green chile sauce on crispy tostada shells for a satisfying base. Toppings include shredded red cabbage tossed in fresh lime juice and cilantro, offering a crisp, refreshing contrast. The addition of Mexican cheese melted briefly in the oven adds a creamy, rich layer, while pickled jalapeño slices provide an optional spicy kick. This dish's assembly focuses on layering warm, melted ingredients with fresh, bright toppings for a balanced flavor and texture experience.
The method involves preheating the oven, layering shredded chicken, cheese, and jalapeños on tostada shells, and baking until crisp and melted. Finally, the lime-infused cabbage mixture is added on top just before serving to maintain its crispness and acidity. The result is a dish blending warm, cheesy comfort with fresh, zesty crunch.
These tostadas make a filling meal when paired with simple sides or enjoyed alone as a flavorful snack or light dinner option. The toppings can be adjusted for spiciness or dietary preferences.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup red cabbage shredded
- 2 tsp lime juice or more to taste, fresh
- 5 cilantro leaves
- salt (to taste)
- 2 cups chicken warmed, easy crock pot preparation with salsa verde
- 6 to tostada shells (Ortega)
- 3/4 cup Mexican cheese Sargento, shredded, reduced fat
- jalapeño optional, pickled, slices
Instructions
- Combine the shredded cabbage with lime juice, cilantro and salt, to taste. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place tostada shells on a baking sheet. When the oven is hot, layer 1/3 cup of chicken, 2 tbsp shredded cheese and jalapenos over each tostada shell.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and the shells are crisp, about 4 minutes.
- Top with shredded cabbage and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 cup | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 7.5g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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