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Chipotle Chicken Tostadas

Chipotle Chicken Tostadas Recipe

These chipotle chicken tostadas are crispy, smoky, spicy, and loaded with fresh toppings.They make a quick and satisfying meal for busy weeknights or casual dinners.Each tostada is layered with refried beans, seasoned chicken, cheese, and crunchy veggies.They’re easy to customize and perfect for serving a crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 to 3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce chopped
  • 2 tablespoons adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 8 tostada shells
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 avocado sliced or diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shredded chicken, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stir well and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated.
  4. Warm the refried beans in a saucepan or microwave until smooth and spreadable.
  5. Spread a layer of warm refried beans over each tostada shell.
  6. Top each shell with a generous spoonful of chipotle chicken.
  7. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
  8. Drizzle sour cream over the top.
  9. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
  10. Enjoy immediately while the tostadas are still crisp.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Adjust the number of chipotle peppers based on your spice preference.
  • Assemble the tostadas just before serving to keep them crunchy.
  • Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
  • Freshly shredded cheese melts and tastes better than pre-shredded cheese.
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