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Jennifer Johnson

BBQ Chicken Tostadas: Easy Recipe for Flavorful Fun

BBQ Chicken Tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring crispy tostada shells topped with BBQ chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy toppings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce
  • 8 tostada shells
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Arrange the tostada shells on a baking sheet and bake for about 5 minutes, or until they are crispy and lightly golden.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded chicken and barbecue sauce. Mix well until the chicken is evenly coated.
  3. Remove the tostada shells from the oven and let them cool slightly.
  4. Top each tostada shell with a generous portion of the BBQ chicken mixture.
  5. Add shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheddar cheese on top of the chicken.
  6. Drizzle sour cream over each tostada and garnish with sliced green onions and avocado.
  7. If desired, sprinkle chili powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious BBQ chicken tostadas!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with black beans and add corn for extra flavor.

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