Description
Crispy mini chicken sheet pan tostadas bring Mexican street food magic right to your kitchen table. Crunchy tortillas topped with juicy seasoned chicken and fresh garnishes create an irresistible meal you’ll want to devour in one sitting.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast
Tortillas and Base:
- 6 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings and Garnishes:
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced avocado
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400F (200C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a clean cooking surface.
- Arrange corn tortillas in a single, neat layer across the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine shredded chicken with olive oil, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, ensuring even seasoning distribution.
- Distribute seasoned chicken uniformly across each tortilla, creating a protein-rich base.
- Apply a thin, consistent layer of refried beans over the chicken on each tortilla.
- Generously sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese atop the beans and chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the baking sheet to preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts and tortilla edges turn crisp and golden.
- Carefully remove tostadas from oven and immediately garnish with vibrant diced tomatoes, red onion, avocado, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve hot with lime wedges, allowing guests to squeeze fresh citrus over their tostadas for an extra flavor boost.
- Optional: Enhance with additional toppings like sliced jalapeños, black olives, or a dollop of sour cream for personalized taste.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken for a quick time-saving option when preparing these mini tostadas.
- Swap corn tortillas with gluten-free corn tortillas to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or queso fresco for unique flavor profiles that elevate the dish.
- Prep all toppings in advance and store separately to streamline the assembly process and create a faster mealtime experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg