Chicken Tostadas Recipe
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Chicken Tostadas

By: Jan Briggs 
"If you like Mexican far, you're going to love these piled-high tostadas! They make a quick-to-fix weekday dinner. --Janet Briggs"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (15)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 (8 inch) (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into strips
  • 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups torn romaine
  • Sour cream

Directions

  1. Spritz both sides with nonstick cooking spray. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes; turn and bake 3 minutes longer or until crisp. Set aside.
  2. In a food processor, process the beans until smooth. In a saucepan, combine the beans, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin and salsa; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; set aside. Sprinkle chicken with remaining chili powder and cumin. In a skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until juices run clear, stirring constantly.
  3. Spread bean mixture over tortillas to within 1/2 in. of edges of tortillas. Top with the chicken, tomatoes, onion and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees F for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with romaine. Garnish with sour cream if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by Melissa   view full review
I'm not a big fan of this recipe - I think it relied too heavily on the spices for flavor. Too...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2007 by schmerna   view full review
I love tostadas! I made these vegetarian by omitting the chicken. I purchased refried black...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2008 by marjolin   view full review
My family and I just finished this meal and we rate it 5 stars. Modifications: I used white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2007 by Vero   view full review
My family loved it. I am not used to make chicken tostada this way, but it was well worth my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2010 by Momma's cookin' Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
We LOVED these. I only tweaked a little. Left the blackbeans whole and cooked w/spices and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2008 by Rachel   view full review
SO YUMMY! I made these almost exactly as the recipe stated. (I sauteed the onions with the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by susiekew   view full review
A delicious, nutritious and easy dinner that can be adapted to our household of vegetarian and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by foodcrazee   view full review
I wasn't blown away by the flavor profile but this was quite tastey and hit the spot. Even my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Kaylene   view full review
We LOVED this recipe. My husband said that this dish could make a repeat performance anytime....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2009 by NURSEARS   view full review
Nice change of pace from boring tacos. Very easy to make and filling. Very versatile recipe.

 

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