These Chicken Tostadas have all the makings of a perfect weeknight dinner. First, you prep the chicken in the crock pot so it cooks all day and gets juicy and tender. Then, when you are ready to eat just toast the tostada shells for a few minutes and add your toppings! Get creative with toppings and let each person in your family make their own combinations.
Ingredients in Chicken Tostadas
Shredded Chicken – for this recipe we like to cook the chicken in the crock pot, but you can use rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Corn Tortillas Oil Toppings – use your favorite taco toppings on these tostadas – see below for ideas!
Topping Ideas
Refried Beans Black Beans Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Avocado Fresh Cilantro Salsa Pico De Gallo Sour Cream Cotija Cheese or Queso Fresco Shredded Cheese Pickled Red Onions Jalapeños Lime Wedges/Fresh Lime Juice
Easy Crock Pot Shredded Chicken
One of the major advantages of preparing chicken in a crock pot is the tenderness and flavor that the slow cooking process imparts. As the ingredients simmer together over low heat for hours, the chicken absorbs the savory seasonings and juices and becomes irresistibly juicy and tender – perfect for topping your tostadas. Layer chicken breasts, taco seasoning (a mix of cumin, garlic, onion, paprika, oregano, salt, pepper, and chili powder), onion, jalapenos, salsa, and Rotel in the crock pot and let the chicken cook for a few hours.
Homemade Tostada Shells
You can absolutely use store-bought tostada shells, but if you have the extra time, the homemade ones are worth it! They take these Chicken Tostadas to the next level. Just line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, brush each side of each tortilla with oil, and bake for a few minutes on each side.
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How to Make Chicken Tostadas
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