Description
Satisfy your cravings with these delicious BBQ Chicken Tostadas that are perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. Crispy tostada shells topped with BBQ chicken, melted cheese, black beans, corn, and avocado, finished with a dollop of sour cream and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
For the BBQ Chicken:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
For the Tostadas:
- 6 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional, for serving)
- lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the BBQ Chicken: In a medium bowl, toss the shredded chicken with the barbecue sauce until evenly coated.
- Assemble the Tostadas: Place the tostada shells on a baking sheet. Top each with a layer of cheese, followed by BBQ chicken, black beans, corn, and red onion.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the edges of the shells are crispy.
- Final Touches: Remove from the oven and top with diced avocado and fresh cilantro. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- Use store-bought rotisserie chicken for a quick prep.
- For extra crunch, add shredded lettuce or pickled jalapeños after baking.
- You can also use mini tortillas and crisp them in the oven for homemade tostada shells.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
