Description
BBQ Chicken Tostadas are a scrumptious fusion of crispy tortillas and savory BBQ chicken, perfect for busy weeknights or fun gatherings. Quickly prepared using a crockpot, these tostadas are not only easy to assemble but also customizable to fit your flavor preferences. Each bite delivers a delightful crunch topped with tender chicken, melted cheese, and fresh garnishes like cilantro and red onion. Whether served as an appetizer or a main dish, BBQ Chicken Tostadas are guaranteed to be a hit at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce (plus extra for drizzling)
- 3 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh garnishes: cilantro and red onion
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine chicken breasts, BBQ sauce, chicken broth, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours until tender.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange tortillas on a baking sheet; lightly spray one side with avocado oil spray.
- Bake tortillas for about 10 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Heat refried beans until warm.
- Assemble tostadas by spreading refried beans on each tortilla, topping with shredded BBQ chicken and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for another 3-4 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Garnish with cilantro and red onion before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg