Chicken Tostadas

Introduction

Chicken Tostadas are a quick and tasty meal that everyone loves! With crispy shells and flavorful chicken, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Let’s dive into making this delicious dish!

Why Make This Recipe

Making Chicken Tostadas is a great choice because they are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. They are also customizable, so you can add your favorite toppings and enjoy them with family or friends!

How to Make Chicken Tostadas

Here’s how you can create your own Chicken Tostadas at home.

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
1 (15-ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (or to taste)
2 pounds shredded cooked chicken meat
16 tostada shells
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and sauté until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
While the onions cook, purée the stewed tomatoes and chipotle peppers in adobo sauce in a blender.
Pour the puréed mixture over the onions in the saucepan and add the shredded chicken. Stir everything to combine.
Cover the saucepan and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Finally, mound the chicken mixture onto the tostada shells and garnish with sour cream.

How to Serve Chicken Tostadas

Serve Chicken Tostadas on a big platter so everyone can help themselves. You can offer extra toppings like avocado, cheese, or salsa for added flavor!

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How to Store Chicken Tostadas

If you have leftovers, store the chicken mixture in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep the tostada shells separate to maintain their crunch.

Tips to Make Chicken Tostadas

Make sure not to overcook the onions. You want them to be soft, not burnt.
Feel free to adjust the amount of chipotle peppers based on how spicy you like your food.
You can use rotisserie chicken to save time on cooking the chicken.

Variation

Try adding black beans or corn to the chicken mixture for more texture and flavor!

FAQs

1. Can I use other proteins instead of chicken?
Yes! You can easily substitute chicken with shredded beef or even black beans for a vegetarian option.

2. What can I use instead of tostada shells?
You can use tortilla chips or even corn tortillas if you want something softer.

3. How do I make this recipe in advance?
You can prepare the chicken mixture a day ahead and just heat it up when you’re ready to serve, keeping the tostada shells separate until serving time.