Best 2 Chicken Salad Tostadas Recipes

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Tostadas are a delicious and versatile Mexican dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are made with a crispy tortilla that is topped with a variety of ingredients, including beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables. Chicken salad tostadas are a popular variation on this classic dish. They are made with a creamy chicken salad that is spooned onto a crispy tortilla and then topped with your favorite toppings. The chicken salad is typically made with shredded chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings. Some recipes also add grapes, nuts, or fruit. The tostadas can be topped with a variety of ingredients, including lettuce, tomato, cheese, sour cream, and salsa. This article will provide you with two delicious recipes for chicken salad tostadas. The first recipe is for a classic chicken salad tostada, while the second recipe is for a more unique and flavorful tostada made with a spicy chipotle chicken salad. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TWISTED CHICKEN SALAD WITH TOSTADAS



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This easy chicken salad includes diced jalapenos, which make it spicy and delicious. You can eat it with crackers, but it tastes much better with tostadas.

Provided by LISATEACHER

Categories     Salad

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

vegetable oil for frying
10 corn tortillas
1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
½ cup mayonnaise
2 ½ tablespoons canned jalapeno pepper slices, undrained
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper juice
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. One at a time, slip a tortilla into the hot oil. If the tortilla starts to puff up, press it down with a fork. When crisp and brown, remove to paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
  • Place the chicken in a bowl, and separate with a fork. Stir in the mayonnaise. Dice the jalapenos (reserving the liquid), and stir them into chicken salad. Pour in 1 tablespoon jalapeno juice, season with salt and pepper, and stir well. To serve, spread the chicken salad on the tostadas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9 calories, Carbohydrate 20.1 g, Cholesterol 35.9 mg, Fat 26.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 418 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CHICKEN SALAD TOSTADAS



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Make and share this Chicken Salad Tostadas recipe from Food.com.

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 chicken breasts (bone in)
1 carrot, cut up in 1 inch pieces
1 celery, cut up in 1 inch pieces
1/2 onion (cut in half )
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
salt
pepper
garlic salt
pickled jalapeno pepper, chopped (optional)
avocado, chopped
tapatio hot sauce
tostadas

Steps:

  • Place first five ingredients in a pot of boiling water and reduce heat. Cook over medium heat, covered, about 45 minutes or until the chicken is very tender.
  • When the chicken is tender, remove from bone and shred.
  • Add remaining ingredients and incorporate well. Place chicken salad on store-bought tostadas or fry your own tortillas in some vegetable oil. Top with Tapatío Hot Sauce to taste. Delicious!

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and sour cream.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can use rotisserie chicken or canned chicken.
  • Be sure to drain the chicken well before adding it to the salad.
  • Add some chopped celery, onion, or grapes to the salad for extra flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any tostada shells, you can use tortilla chips or crackers.
  • Top the tostadas with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cheese, salsa, guacamole, or sour cream.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad tostadas are a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck. They are also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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