Description
Crispy chicken tostadas topped with seasoned chicken, black beans, corn, and melted cheese. This is an easy weeknight dinner full of bold flavor.
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas 6 inch size
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 half teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 half teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 half teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 half cup tomato salsa
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 half cup shredded romaine lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Brush both sides of each corn tortilla lightly with olive oil and place them in a single layer on two baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 minutes, flip carefully, then bake another 4 to 6 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- While the tortillas bake, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shredded chicken, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and salt. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add the black beans, corn, and salsa to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Cook poultry to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit as measured with a food thermometer.
- Spoon about one half cup of the chicken mixture evenly over each crispy tortilla. Top each with one quarter cup shredded cheese.
- Return the assembled tostadas to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and top with diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
- For extra crisp tortillas, avoid stacking them while hot.
- Assemble just before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican Inspired