Easy Chicken Tostadas
These Easy Chicken Tostadas feature crisp tostada shells layered with warm refried beans, seasoned chicken, guacamole, lettuce, salsa, cheese, and sour cream for a quick, colorful, and satisfying meal.
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 8 corn tostada shells or 8 corn tortillas, plus 1 to 2 tbsp olive oil
- 16 oz can refried beans
- 1 c guacamole or sliced avocado
- 8 oz package cooked chicken fajitas
- About 1/2 head iceberg lettuce cored and shredded
- 1 c salsa pico de gallo, or chopped tomatoes
- 1 c crumbled cotija cheese queso fresco, shredded cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 c sour cream plain Greek yogurt, or Mexican crema
- Minced cilantro or thinly sliced scallions for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- If using prepared tostada shells, set them aside. If preparing tostada shells from corn tortillas, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Lightly brush both sides of each tortilla with olive oil. Arrange them on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes.
- Turn the tortillas over and continue baking for 4 to 6 minutes, or until they are crisp and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
- Warm the refried beans according to the package or can directions until heated through and spreadable.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken fajitas and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, turning several times and breaking up any larger pieces, until fully heated.
- To assemble, spread about 1/4 cup of warm refried beans over each tostada shell.
- Top each shell with about 2 tablespoons of guacamole or several slices of avocado.
- Add the warm chicken and press it down gently into the beans.
- Top with shredded lettuce, about 2 tablespoons of salsa, pico de gallo, or chopped tomatoes, and about 2 tablespoons of cheese.
- Finish each tostada with about 1 tablespoon of sour cream, Greek yogurt, or crema.
- Garnish with cilantro or scallions, if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
These Easy Chicken Tostadas can be gluten free very easily, but it is important to confirm that each packaged ingredient is certified gluten free. Pay special attention to the tostada shells or corn tortillas, refried beans, cooked chicken fajitas, salsa, cheese, sour cream, and any garnish or seasoning blends, since some brands may contain hidden gluten or be processed in facilities with cross-contact risks. If you are preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease or a strong gluten intolerance, make sure your baking sheet, skillet, utensils, serving plates, and work surfaces are thoroughly cleaned before use.