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Tostadas

Crispy corn tortillas topped with refried beans, seasoned chicken, fresh vegetables, and cheese. A colorful and satisfying Mexican lunch.

35 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cooked, shredded
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce, shredded
  • 2 tomato, diced
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/2 cup for frying vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Fry the 8 corn tortillas one at a time until crisp and golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, mix the 1 lb cooked, shredded boneless, skinless chicken breast with 2 tbsp taco seasoning and 2 tablespoons of water. Heat in a skillet or microwave until warm.

  4. 4

    Heat the 1 can refried beans in a small saucepan over medium heat or in the microwave until warm.

  5. 5

    To assemble each tostada: spread a layer of warmed refried beans on a crispy tortilla, then top with seasoned chicken, 2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce, 2 diced tomato, 1 sliced avocado, and 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese.

  6. 6

    Dollop with 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup salsa.

  7. 7

    Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with 1 cut into wedges lime on the side.

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