Quick & Easy Chicken Tostadas

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Ingredients

  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pre-cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 (8 ounce) can enchilada sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon season salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (14 ounce) can refried beans
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 small diced tomato
  • 1/4 cup sliced olive
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • taco sauce

Instructions

  1. heat oil & salt in a skillet and fry corn tortillas until brown and crispy.
  2. shred chicken and season with enchilada sauce, lemon juice, chili powder, season salt, cumin and garlic powder; heat in a small pot until the chicken absorbs most of the sauce. if you like onion you can saute some and add to the chicken.
  3. heat beans.
  4. layer beans, cheese, chicken, lettuce, diced tomato, top with taco sauce. serve with my spanish rice recipe.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

638 kcal 32% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 27.9g 56% DV
Total Fat 33.9g 43% DV
Carbs 70g 25% DV
Fiber 18.1g 65% DV
Sugar 6.6g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11329.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1734mg 37% DV
Cholesterol 56.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 825.8mcg 92% DV
Vitamin C 10.4mg 12% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 595mg 46% DV
Iron 24.1mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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