Description
Tostadas with Chicken Guacamole and Beans are a colorful and satisfying meal perfect for any occasion. Crispy corn tortillas serve as the base, topped with tender shredded chicken seasoned to perfection, creamy guacamole, and hearty refried beans. This dish is not only simple to prepare but also customizable, allowing you to add your favorite toppings. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or looking for an easy weeknight dinner, these tostadas deliver a delightful combination of flavors and textures that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 large avocado
- 1 cup refried beans
- ½ cup diced tomatoes
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup crumbled queso fresco (optional)
- Hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Brush both sides of corn tortillas with vegetable oil and bake on a baking sheet for 8-10 minutes until crispy.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm shredded chicken with ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper for about 3-5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mash avocado and mix in lime juice and salt to taste.
- Assemble each tostada: spread refried beans on the tortilla, top with chicken, guacamole, diced tomatoes, red onion, and queso fresco if desired.
- Serve immediately with hot sauce for an added kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approximately 130g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg