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Easy Chicken Tostadas & Art Serna Interview

Easy Chicken Tostadas are a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal. Layers of refried beans, shredded chicken, and fresh toppings taste delicious on a crispy corn tortilla. #tostadas #mexicancuisine

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PODCAST – Listen Below to Art Serna & Easy Chicken Tostadas

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Our guest for Cooking with Milwaukee Community Leaders is Art Serna, CEO of City on a Hill, a non-profit organization here in Milwaukee. A City on a Hill is a place where there is belief in the power of community to transform cities and families. Art shows us how he makes Chicken tostadas.

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Easy Chicken tostadas

This recipe for easy chicken tostadas makes for an easy weeknight meal. Packed with flavor and a breeze to make, this recipe will satisfy your cravings without keeping you stuck in the kitchen for hours. Let’s dive into the simple steps to create these tasty tostadas.


Easy Chicken Tostadas Ingredients:

  • 6 corn tostada shells
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 6 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil to brush tostadas
  • 1 can (15 ounces) refried beans
  • 1.5 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1.5 cup diced tomatoes
  • 6 tbsp red onion chopped
  • 1 cup queso fresco cheese
  • 1.5 avocados, sliced
  • Salsa for topping

Easy Chicken tostadas Instructions:

  1. Brush each tostada with olive oil and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side in a 400-degree oven
  2. Cook and Shred Chicken:
    • Season the chicken breasts with the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
    • Warm the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
    • Shred the cooked chicken with two forks.
  3. Prepare Refried Beans:
    • In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warmed through.
  4. Assemble Tostadas:
    • Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
    • Top with a portion of the shredded chicken.
  5. Add Toppings:
    • Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
  6. Garnish:
    • Add a slice of avocado to each tostada.
    • Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for added freshness (optional).
  7. Serve:
    • Arrange the tostadas on a serving platter.
    • Serve with salsa on the side if desired.

With minimal effort and maximum flavor, these easy chicken tostadas are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends. Customize with your favorite toppings, and enjoy a delicious Mexican-inspired meal that everyone will love. Try it out and share your tostada creations with us!

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Easy Chicken Tostadas

Easy Chicken Tostadas are a perfect quick and easy weeknight meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Assemble Tostadas5 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Tostadas
Yield: 4 people
Calories: 372kcal

Materials

  • 6 corn tostada shells
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
  • 3 limes juiced
  • 6 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • olive oil to brush tostadas
  • 1 15 oz can refried beans
  • 1.5 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1.5 cup diced tomatoes
  • 6 tbsp red onion chopped
  • 1 cup queso fresco cheese
  • 1.5 avocados sliced
  • Salsa for topping

Instructions

  • Brush each tostada with olive oil
    Brush Tostadas with Olive Oil
  • Cook tostadas for 3-4 minutes on each side in a 400-degree oven
    Warm Tostadas in the oven
  • Season the chicken breasts with the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
    Shredded chicken in a bowl
  • Warm the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Shred the cooked chicken with two forks.
  • In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Spread a layer of refried beans on each tostada shell.
    Refried Beans for the Easy Chicken Tostadas
  • Top with a portion of the shredded chicken.
    Chicken on the Refried Beans Easy Tostadas
  • Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese on top of the chicken.
    Lettuce added to the Easy Chicken Tostadas
  • Add a slice of avocado to each tostada.
    Top with Avocado slices easy chicken tostadas
  • Arrange the tostadas on a serving platter.
    Easy Chicken Tostadas 2
  • Serve with salsa on the side if desired.
    Salsa top on the easy chicken tostadas

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Nutrition

Serving: 1tostada | Calories: 372kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 19.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 836mg | Potassium: 397mg | Fiber: 6.1g | Sugar: 2.6g | Vitamin A: 680IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.98mg

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