Chicken Tostadas is a simple dinner recipe that’s both fun and healthy. Featuring ground chicken and refried beans these are a delicious twist on classic tacos. Swap out the chicken for beef or pork or black beans for refried. Gluten-free.
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
How to make chicken tostada recipe:
- Brown ground chicken in a medium-sized sauté pan.
- Add taco seasoning and Rotel tomatoes, stir.
- Spread refried beans onto tostada, top with meat mixture and add veggies and cheese of choice.
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.
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.
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!
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.
- Start by carefully picking the tostada up, holding it gently underneath.
- Take a bite out of the middle of the tostada.
- Work your way back and forth, keeping the tostada evenly eaten on both sides.
- 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?
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- Creamy Chicken Pot Pie
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Chicken Tostada Recipe
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!Nutrition
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Katie says
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!