Best 4 Creamy Chicken 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 crispy tortillas that are topped with a variety of ingredients, such as beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables. Creamy chicken tostadas are a popular variation of this dish that feature a creamy chicken filling.

The creamy chicken tostadas in this article are made with a flavorful filling of shredded chicken, cream cheese, sour cream, and salsa verde. The chicken is cooked in a creamy sauce made with chicken broth, cream cheese, and salsa verde. The tostadas are then topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cotija cheese.

In addition to the creamy chicken tostadas, this article also includes recipes for two other delicious tostada variations:

* **Black Bean and Corn Tostadas:** These tostadas are made with a flavorful filling of black beans, corn, tomatoes, and onions. They are topped with shredded lettuce, diced avocado, and crumbled cotija cheese.

* **Chorizo and Potato Tostadas:** These tostadas are made with a flavorful filling of chorizo, potatoes, and eggs. They are topped with shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and crumbled cotija cheese.

All of the tostada recipes in this article are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you are looking for a hearty breakfast, a light lunch, or a satisfying dinner, these tostadas are sure to please.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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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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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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.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN TOSTADAS



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Once a way to make use of stale tortillas (by toasting and/or frying them), tostadas are so good that it wasn't long before people simply started using fresh tortillas. After biting into these layers of flavor-crunchy, creamy, luscious-you'll see why.

Provided by Shelley Wiseman

Categories     Bean     Cheese     Chicken     Onion     Poultry     Tomato     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Radish     Cilantro     Tortillas     Lettuce     Gourmet     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Small Plates

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 medium white onion
1 pound tomatoes, quartered
2 large garlic cloves
1 or 2 fresh serrano chiles, stemmed
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoon vegetable oil, divided
3 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
6 large radishes, halved and sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, divided
1 rotisserie chicken, meat coarsely shredded (4 cups)
6 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1 (1-pound) can refried beans, heated
1 avocado, halved, pitted, and peeled
1/2 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled queso añjo (aged white cheese, also called cotija) or ricotta salata
Accompaniments: sliced serranos; lime wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Cut half of onion into 3/4-inch wedges, then chop remainder. Toss onion wedges, tomatoes, garlic, and whole chiles with 2 tablespoons oil in a 4-sided sheet pan, spreading in 1 layer.
  • Broil about 4 inches from heat until softened and charred, 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toss together lettuce, radishes, chopped onion, and half of cilantro.
  • Purée tomato mixture in a blender along with one or both roasted serranos (to taste) and 1 teaspoon salt until smooth(use caution when blending hot foods). Transfer purée to a bowl and stir in chicken, remaining cilantro, and salt to taste.
  • Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil in a heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Fry tortillas, 1 at a time, turning once or twice and pressing with tongs to immerse, until golden brown, 45 to 60 seconds per tortilla. Drain briefly on paper towels, then transfer to plates.
  • Spread tortillas thickly with heated refried beans, then top with chicken mixture. Slice avocado over tostadas and dollop with crema.
  • Mound lettuce mixture on top and sprinkle with cheese.
  • Serve with: Margaritas

Tips:

  • Use a variety of toppings: Don't be afraid to get creative with your toppings. Some popular options include cheese, sour cream, salsa, guacamole, and pico de gallo. You can also add your favorite vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, or onions.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken can easily become dry and tough if it's overcooked. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality tortilla: Corn tortillas are the traditional choice for tostadas, but you can also use flour tortillas. Make sure the tortillas are fresh and pliable.
  • Heat the tortillas before serving: This will help them to become crispy and flavorful.
  • Serve the tostadas immediately: Tostadas are best enjoyed when they are fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Creamy chicken tostadas are a quick, easy and delicious meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party appetizer. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.

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