Description

These Easy Chicken Tostadas are a quick and flavorful meal featuring seasoned chicken, refried beans, cheese, and all your favorite toppings piled high on crispy tostada shells.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste

For Assembling:

8 tostada shells
1 can (15 oz) refried beans
1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
1 cup shredded lettuce
½ cup diced tomatoes
¼ cup diced red onion
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup salsa or hot sauce
Chopped cilantro and lime wedges for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the Chicken: In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and add shredded chicken. Season with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
Assemble Tostadas: Spread refried beans on tostada shells. Top with chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, sour cream, salsa, and garnish with cilantro and lime.

Notes

You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Add sliced avocado or pickled jalapeños for extra flavor.