Description
This Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas recipe offers a quick and easy way to prepare a high-protein, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights. Featuring tender shredded chicken seasoned with taco spices, layered on crisped tortillas with refried and black beans, salsa, and melted cheese, it’s customizable with fresh toppings like lettuce, tomatoes, and avocado. This dish is great for families and can be made gluten-free or dairy-free as needed.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortillas
- 12 street taco-size tortillas (use flour tortillas or soft corn tortillas)
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ½ cup water
Bean Mixture
- 1 ½ cups store-bought or homemade refried beans
- ¾ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup salsa of choice
Toppings
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar, Mexican-style, queso fresco, or cotija cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, jalapeno slices, diced avocado, and/or salsa
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Tortillas: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Arrange the tortillas evenly on two baking sheets, leaving some space between each. Bake for 5 minutes until the bottoms start to brown slightly. Remove and flip the tortillas over; set aside.
- Season the Chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and water. Stir and heat for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is warm and evenly coated with seasoning.
- Mix the Beans and Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, black beans, and salsa, mixing well to create a flavorful bean spread.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Spread 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture evenly over each half-baked tortilla. Top each with 2 tablespoons of the seasoned chicken and then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese on top.
- Bake Until Melted: Return the assembled tostadas to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.
- Add Fresh Toppings: Remove from the oven and garnish with your choice of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapenos, avocado, and additional salsa to serve.
Notes
- Use either flour or corn tortillas depending on dietary preferences or availability.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure all seasonings and tortillas are certified gluten-free.
- For dairy-free options, omit the cheese or use a plant-based cheese alternative.
- The recipe is easily customizable with various toppings to suit taste and spice preferences.
- Using pre-cooked chicken saves time, making this a great quick dinner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Per 2 tostadas
- Calories: 327 calories
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 853 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
