Description
BBQ Chicken Tostadas are the perfect blend of flavor and convenience, making them an ideal choice for both busy weeknights and lively gatherings. These tostadas feature crispy corn tortillas topped with tender, shredded chicken smothered in zesty BBQ sauce, all crowned with gooey cheese and fresh garnishes. Ready in just over four hours, most of that time is hands-off thanks to the slow cooker. Customize your toppings to suit your taste or accommodate dietary preferences, making these tostadas a crowd-pleasing option for any occasion. Serve them on a platter for sharing or as individual portions for a more personalized experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lb chicken breast
- 1.5 cups BBQ sauce
- 3 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup refried beans
- Fresh cilantro and red onion for garnish
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine chicken breast, chicken broth, and BBQ sauce along with 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 oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spread corn tortillas on a baking sheet, spray lightly with avocado oil, and bake for about 10 minutes until crispy.
- Heat refried beans either on the stovetop or in the microwave until warm.
- Assemble tostadas by spreading refried beans on each tortilla and topping with shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven for an additional 3-4 minutes to melt the cheese.
- Garnish with cilantro and diced red onion before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg