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Shredded Chicken Tostadas
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Shredded Chicken Tostadas

This easy tostada recipe is fun to customize and includes delicious shredded chicken, black beans, romaine lettuce, and salsa. Enjoy this easy meal on any weeknight!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 to 12 Servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican

Ingredients

Shredded Chicken:
  • 2 to 3 lbs chicken thigh 8 thighs, boneless skinless
  • 1 (15-oz) can enchilada sauce
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 (7-oz) can diced green chilis
  • ½ large yellow onion diced
  • salt sea salt, to taste
For the Tostadas:
  • 4 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 6 to 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 to 2 black beans canned
  • 1 to 2 avocado
  • ½ to 1 cup cheese grated
  • 2 to 4 cups romaine lettuce finely chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Shredded Chicken:
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  1. Transfer the raw chicken thighs to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add in the remaining ingredients (enchilada sauce, salsa, green chilis, and chopped onion) and give everything a big stir.
  2. Secure the lid on the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 hours, or low heat for 7-9 hours.
  3. Transfer the chicken thighs to a cutting board using tongs. Use two forks to shred the chicken to your desired consistency. Transfer the shredded chicken back to the crock pot with the sauce and keep it warm until you’re ready to use it.
  4. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
How to Make Chicken Tostadas:
  1. Prepare the toppings you’ve chosen. Chop the lettuce, heat up the black beans, grate the cheese, slice the avocado, etc.
  2. Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and wait for a few minutes for the oil to become very hot. The oil should be around 340 and 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This ensures the tortillas become nice and crunchy and don’t get soggy. If you have a laser thermometer, you can point it at the skillet to check the oil temperature before frying.
  3. Carefully place corn tortillas in the hot oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until both sides are golden brown and have reached your desired level of crisp. Note: I use a 12-inch nonstick skillet for this, and I can fit 3 to 4 tortillas at a time.
  4. Transfer the crispy tortillas to a plate lined with a paper towel and repeat for as many tortillas as you’d like.
  5. Load up the crispy pan-fried tortillas with your desired amount of shredded chicken and your choice of toppings, such as black beans, salsa, cheese, sliced avocado, and chopped lettuce.
  6. Note: if you're using refried beans, apply a thin layer of refried beans to the homemade tostada shells first so that everything sticks better.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Use boneless thighs, breasts, chicken tenders, or a combination of thighs and breasts. I do a combination of chicken thighs and chicken tenders.
  • *Use boneless thighs, breasts, chicken tenders, or a combination of thighs and breasts. I do a combination of chicken thighs and chicken tenders.
  • **I like using a tomato based red salsa, but any kind of salsa works. Pick your favorite!
  • **I like using a tomato based red salsa, but any kind of salsa works. Pick your favorite!
  • ***I use queso fresco or cotija, but you can also use grated cheddar cheese or shredded colby jack cheese.
  • ***I use queso fresco or cotija, but you can also use grated cheddar cheese or shredded colby jack cheese.
  • Nutrition Facts are based on using 2.5 lbs of boneless thighs, 2 avocados, 2 cans of black beans, 1 cup of cheese, and breaking the recipe into 10 tostadas using 10 corn tortillas.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1tostada Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 89mg (30%) Sodium 813mg (34%) Potassium 494mg (11%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 to 12 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1tostada
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 89mg 30%
Sodium 813mg 34%
Potassium 494mg 11%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.