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Best Mini Chicken Tostadas

Crispy, savory, and utterly delicious, Best Mini Chicken Tostadas are perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings, featuring seasoned chicken and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tostada Base
  • 12 pieces mini tostada shells
Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Can use rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 cup refried beans
  • 1 cup cheese (cheddar or queso blanco), shredded
  • 1 cup lettuce, shredded
  • 1 cup tomato, diced
  • ½ cup sour cream Optional.
  • ½ cup salsa Store-bought or homemade.
  • 1 piece avocado, sliced Optional.
  • to taste fresh cilantro, chopped Optional.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook your chicken. You can use leftover rotisserie chicken or bake chicken breasts seasoned with salt and pepper at 375°F for about 20-25 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks.
Heating Refried Beans
  1. In a small saucepan, heat the refried beans over low heat, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
Assembling Tostadas
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. Spread a layer of warm refried beans at the base of each mini tostada shell.
  3. Add a generous portion of shredded chicken on top.
Baking
  1. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken and arrange the tostadas on a baking tray.
  2. Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Finishing Touches
  1. Once out of the oven, top with fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, and optional avocado and cilantro.
Serving
  1. Arrange the tostadas on a serving platter and enjoy!

Notes

Use ground chicken or turkey for a variation. Keep toppings balanced to avoid sogginess. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheating in the oven is recommended.