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Chicken Tostada Recipe

April 1, 2019 | Updated November 13, 2019 | By: Jodi Danen, RDN

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chicken tostadas are Mexican tostadas that can be made with chicken, turkey or as beef tostadas

This delicious ground chicken tostada recipe is a fun, healthy dinner idea. Mexican tostadas take just minutes to make and are a delicious twist on classic tacos. Easily swap ground meat for beef tostadas.
Chicken tostada recipe shown up close with a corn tostada, refried beans, ground chicken mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados on a white surface with more chicken and beef tostadas in the background.

This chicken tostada recipe is going to become one of your favorite meal ideas because they are simple, delicious & kid-friendly. Plus, the entire recipe is made and served in just 3 steps – how awesome is that?! 

In case you haven’t noticed, I love to serve Mexican flavored recipes for dinner. My family is constantly requesting tacos but I like to change things up and this tostada recipe is the newest dinner option! 

There are SO many different ways to use a tostada shell to create a delicious meal. Here are a few combinations to try if you have extra shells in the house after you fix these chicken tostadas:

  • Scrambled eggs, cheese, Pico de Gallo and avocado slices 
  • Ground beef, cheddar cheese, salsa & sour cream 
  • Black beans, roasted corn, red onion & Cojita cheese
  • BBQ chicken, mozzarella cheese & sautéed onions

Check out this video for step-by-step instructions on how to make a Mexican chicken tostada recipe!

How to make chicken tostada recipe:

  1. Brown ground chicken in a medium-sized sauté pan. 
  2. Add taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes, stir. 
  3. Spread refried beans onto tostada, top with meat mixture and add veggies and cheese of choice.

Chicken tostadas are a Mexican tostada recipe shown overhead with a corn tostada, refried beans, ground chicken mixture, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados on a white background. There are 3 chicken and beef tostadas with queso fresco cheese and salsa next to them.

Start by browning ground chicken in a sauté pan over medium heat.

INGREDIENT SWAP: Replace ground chicken with shredded chicken, baked chicken breasts, ground beef or pulled pork.

Once browned, add a can of Rotel tomatoes and taco seasoning. I highly recommend making a batch of my Chicken Taco Seasoning to keep in the kitchen for this recipe & other recipes. I find myself using chicken taco seasoning for burritos, tacos, nachos & salads. 

PRO TIP: Let your meat simmer for at least 10 minutes with the spices and tomatoes for a richer flavor.

While the chicken is simmering, chop the toppings and scoop the refried beans into a bowl. Over the years, I have tried different recipes for refried beans because they are one of my daughter’s favorite foods. Finally, I found the perfect combination of spices and beans and developed my recipe for Crockpot Refried Beans, which I make and serve with the chicken tostadas. 

Chicken tostadas are a Mexican tostada recipe shown overhead with a corn tostada yet to be made. It's surrounded by meat mixture, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados on a white background.

When it comes to setting the table, add a variety of taco toppings, refried beans and a stack of tostada shells. Tostada shells are definitely a staple on my grocery list and you can almost always find a bag in my pantry. 

However, did you know that you can make tostada shells from scratch? Love this idea! Check out this Baked Crisp Tostada Shells recipe. I am definitely heading to the kitchen with my kids to make a batch of these homemade tostadas. 

PRO TIP: Add a splash of lime juice to your homemade tostada before or after baking for extra flavor. 

Chicken tostadas are a Mexican tostada recipe shown overhead with chicken tostada surrounded by meat mixture, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados on a white background.

My favorite part of any Mexican recipe is the toppings because you can’t go wrong. I truly think that I could make an easy Mexican dish every night & find a new topping combination each time.

Your family will love being able to customize their own dinner. This is the secret I use when trying to get my kids to eat a few more vegetables.  They love picking what they want, rather than me deciding for them! 

TOPPINGS: 

  • Tomates
  • Green onions 
  • Avocado 
  • Mixed greens 
  • Onions
  • Cheese

I am going to encourage you to put a variety of your dinner table and let your family get creative. You might be surprised what they add to the top of their tostada! 

Chicken tostada recipe: a Mexican tostada recipe shown overhead with chicken tostada surrounded by meat mixture, refried beans, lettuce, tomatoes, and avocados on a white background. A hand is picking up a piece of tostada.

How To Eat A Tostada?

So now that you’ve made the most delicious tostada, you might be looking at it thinking, what is the best way to eat this without making a mess? At least that is what I thought, until I figured out the easiest way to eat a tostada.  

  1. Start by carefully picking the tostada up, holding it gently underneath.
  2. Take a bite out of the middle of the tostada.
  3. Work your way back and forth, keeping the tostada evenly eaten on both sides.  
  4. Use a fork to get all the dropped deliciousness on your plate! 

While I love to spend time in the kitchen making healthy and tasty dinner recipes, some nights I need a super quick and simple recipe. These chicken tostadas took me under 15 minutes to make and my entire family was impressed. That is a success in my book! This recipe will definitely be on our dinner table again in the near future, and I hope yours as well! 

Looking for more Healthy Dinner ideas?

Here are some reader favorites:

  • Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
  • Chicken Enchiladas
  • Baked Taco Cups
  • Greek Chicken Thighs
  • Tuna Pasta 
  • Shredded Chicken Quesadillas

If you enjoyed this recipe, make sure to leave a comment and a star rating below! Then follow me on social media and tag #createkidsclub if you make the recipe. I love seeing what you come up with!

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Chicken Tostada Recipe

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  • Author: Jodi Danen, RDN | Create Kids Club
  • Prep Time: 5
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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This delicious ground chicken tostada recipe is a fun and healthy dinner idea. These chicken tostadas take just minutes to make and are a delicious twist on classic tacos.


Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground chicken, turkey, or beef
  • 1 package tostadas
  • 16 oz. can refried beans
  • 10 oz. can Rotel tomatoes
  • 1 package taco seasoning or 4 tbsp. homemade taco seasoning
  • Assorted veggies and cheese such as tomatoes, green onions, lettuce, avocado, and queso fresco cheese

Instructions

  • Brown ground chicken in a medium sized saute pan.
  • Add taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes, stir.
  • Spread refried beans onto tostada, top with meat mixture and add veggies and cheese of choice.

Notes

Kid-Friendly Tip

To serve, spread refried beans onto tostadas and top with meat mixture.  Place veggies and cheese onto the dinner table and let your family customize their own dinner!

2868.8 g949.8 mg10.1 g29.9 g10.5 g22 g

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  1. Katie says

    June 26, 2019 at 2:02 pm

    I never bought tostadas because I didn’t know what to do with them. Turns out my kids love them. Thanks for the easy recipe!

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