Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas

Birds Eye view: 6 tostadas topped with refried black beans, spicy chicken, shredded lettuce & cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, and red onion.

Quick & easy weeknight dinner or crowd-pleasing party snack! Crunchy tostadas and refried black beans, both homemade with heart-healthy olive oil. Seasoned shredded chicken and melted cheese. Garnished with your favorite fresh toppings.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 412 kcal

Ingredients

▢ 12 corn tortillas approximately 6-inch
▢ 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
▢ 1 16-oz can of black beans drained and rinsed (I use Bush's Black Beans.)
▢ 3 cloves garlic minced
▢ ½ cup chicken broth (I use Pacific Foods Chicken Broth.)
▢ 3 cups shredded chicken breast Homemade or rotisserie chicken (Costco rotisserie chicken is labeled gluten-free.)
▢ 1 tablespoon taco seasoning (I use Riega Taco Seasoning.)
▢ 1½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or substitute your favorite cheese)
▢ optional garnishes: shredded lettuce, shredded red cabbage, avocado, salsa, sour cream, diced onions, cilantro, diced tomato, lime wedges

Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 400℉. Gather ingredients.
Bake tortillas: Lightly brush both sides of the corn tortillas with the 2 tablespoons olive oil and place on 2 baking sheets (six tortillas should fit on each sheet). Bake for 10 minutes at 400℉ until firm (they will crisp more when baked after topping). Rotate halfway through for even cooking.
Make easy "refried beans": Meanwhile, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add the beans and chicken broth. Raise heat to medium-high. Stir and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and mash the beans with a potato masher or immersion blender.
Prepare chicken: In a medium bowl, mix shredded chicken and taco seasoning until the chicken is evenly coated.
Assemble & bake tostadas: Spread each tostada with the refried beans, chicken mixture, and shredded cheese. Bake for 5 minutes at 400℉ until the cheese is melted and the chicken is fully heated.
Garnish: Top the tostadas with your preferred garnishes and serve, or set out toppings family-style!

Notes

Substitutions:

12 6-Inch Tortillas => 18 Street Taco Corn Tortillas
Black Beans => Pinto Beans
Chicken Broth => Water
Shredded Chicken => Ground Beef => Ground Turkey

To substitute canned refried beans: omit 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 16-oz can of black beans, minced garlic, and broth. Skip step 3 in the recipe instructions.

Gluten-Free Note: This recipe is naturally gluten-free and the brands recommended in the ingredients section are labeled gluten-free. If you need to avoid gluten and gluten cross-contact, please verify your particular ingredients, especially: 100% corn tortillas, beans, chicken broth, ready-made rotisserie chicken, and taco seasoning.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 368mgPotassium: 289mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 254mgIron: 2mg

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