Best 6 Cheese And Chicken Tostadas Recipes

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**Tostadas: A Crispy and Versatile Mexican Delight**

Tostadas, a beloved Mexican dish, are crispy, fried or toasted tortillas topped with a variety of flavorful ingredients. Originating from the central and northern regions of Mexico, tostadas are a staple street food and a popular appetizer or main course. Our collection of cheese and chicken tostada recipes offers a delightful array of options, each bursting with unique flavors and textures. From the classic combination of refried beans, cheese, and chicken to innovative variations featuring tangy salsas, zesty marinades, and fresh toppings, these recipes cater to diverse palates and skill levels. Discover the joy of creating these crispy and delectable tostadas at home and embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

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CHEESE AND CHICKEN TOSTADAS RECIPE



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Make your taste buds happy with a Cheese and Chicken Tostadas Recipe. This Healthy Living chicken tostadas recipe includes a variety of tasty ingredients.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Bread

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa
1 tsp. chili powder
1 large tomato, chopped
3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
6 Tbsp. BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Place tortillas in single layer on large baking sheet; spray with cooking spray. Bake 7 to 8 min. or until tortillas are crisp.
  • Meanwhile, cook chicken in large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 5 min. or until done. Add salsa and chili powder; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in cheese.
  • Spoon chicken mixture onto tortillas; top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g

CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

Vegetable oil for frying
6 white corn tortillas
Kosher salt for sprinkling
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)r
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Refried Beans, warm, recipe follows
3 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 head iceberg lettuce, cored and shredded
1 Hass avocado, thinly sliced or Guacamole, recipe follows
2 cups Salsa Cruda, recipe follows
1/2 cup sour cream
1 scallion, thinly sliced
12 fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 cloves garlic, minced
One 15.5-ounce can pinto beans (with liquid), mashed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 ripe tomatoes or 4 plum tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1/4 medium onion, finely chopped (about 3 tablespoons)
1/4 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To make the tortillas: Pour the oil for frying into a large heavy-bottomed pot to a depth of about 2 inches. Place over medium heat and heat to 375 degrees F. Add the tortillas, one at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using tongs, transfer to a paper towel-lined pan and sprinkle with salt. Set aside.
  • To make the chicken: In a small bowl, mix together the chicken, lime juice, oil, coriander, and salt and season with pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • To assemble the tostadas: Preheat the broiler. Spread the beans evenly over one side of each tortilla and sprinkle with some of the cheese. Transfer to a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is lightly browned and melted, about 30 seconds. Divide the tortillas among 6 plates.
  • Evenly mound the chicken on each tortilla and top with the lettuce. Top each tostada with avocado, salsa, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle with the scallion and garnish the tostada with the coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, coriander, and cumin and cook, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, until lightly browned, about 1 minute more. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, until thick and amber brown in color, about 4 minutes. Stir in the salt and season with pepper to taste.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, coriander, salt, and season with pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.

CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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If you like Mexican fare, you're going to love these piled-high chicken tostadas! They make a quick-to-fix weekday dinner. -Janet Briggs

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 flour tortillas (8 inches)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/2 cup salsa
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, 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, optional

Steps:

  • Place tortillas on ungreased baking sheets; spritz both sides with cooking spray. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7 minutes; turn and bake 3 minutes longer or until crisp. Set aside. , In a food processor, process the beans until smooth. In a large 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 large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes or until chicken juices run clear, stirring constantly. , 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° for 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with romaine. Garnish with sour cream if desired.

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CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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Find out how to make tasty tostadas at home with this Mexican Chicken Tostadas recipe. Fill crunchy shells with chicken, veggies, cheese and sour cream to experience the magic of these easy Mexican Chicken Tostadas.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 tostada shells (6 inch)
1-1/4 cups refried beans, warmed
2 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups shredded cooked chicken breasts
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, chopped
1/2 cup pico de gallo
1 cup KRAFT Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

  • Spread shells with beans.
  • Top with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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Chicken and veggie tostadas are baked in oven.

Provided by Sonia S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
½ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
6 corn tostada shells
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 tomato, diced
¾ red onion, diced
¾ green bell pepper, diced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup salsa, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place chicken into a frying pan over medium heat. Sprinkle with taco seasoning and cook until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Spread a thin layer of refried beans onto each tostada shell; sprinkle each with Mexican cheese. Divide cooked chicken on top of cheese layer. Sprinkle tomato, red onion, and bell pepper evenly on top of each tostada. Place tostadas on a baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove tostadas from the oven. Sprinkle with cilantro and spread salsa and sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.5 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 711.7 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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This is a typical fast and tasty meal that I can whip out in a moments notice and usually without sweating! lol Great on a really hot day or any day! This is also great tucked inside a hard or soft taco shell. Feel free to alter the vegetables to your favorites and / or what you have on hand. This is also great with some fruit tossed in. Try some chopped peaches or pineapple or anything you might like. Go tropical and try mango or papaya! Add what you like, but most importantly..... Enjoy!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tostadas (flat and crispy corn tortilla shells)
1 cup cooked chicken (the frozen chicken breast strips work well here too)
4 cups lettuce, from a bagged salad
1 pint cherry tomatoes or 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing (or your favorite dressing)
1/2 cup Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 avocado, peeled and cubed (optional)
1/2 cup red onions or 1/2 cup sweet onion, chopped
1 cup refried beans (optional) or 1 cup black beans, drained (optional)
1/2 cup black olives (optional)

Steps:

  • Spread refried beans on a flat tostada shell if using. Top with cheese and chicken. Warm in microwave for a minute or two or under broiler until cheese is melted and chicken is warm.
  • Place each tostada on a plate and top with remaining ingredients. You can sprinkle with more cheese if desired.
  • Note: For authentic Mexican flare try this with Asadero which is similar to Monterrey Jack in place of the cheese blend and maybe even some crumbled Anejo- similar to a Romano cheese or Cotija - salty and dry similar to Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292, Fat 22.9, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 53.5, Sodium 555.7, Carbohydrate 8.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 4.6, Protein 14

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tostadas. If you can, buy your ingredients from a local farmer's market or grocery store.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a good quality cheese. A sharp cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese will give your tostadas the best flavor.
  • Load up on the toppings. The more toppings you use, the better your tostadas will be. Some popular toppings include guacamole, salsa, sour cream, diced tomatoes, and shredded lettuce.
  • Serve your tostadas immediately. Tostadas are best when they are served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Cheese and chicken tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give cheese and chicken tostadas a try!

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