Barbecue Chicken Tostadas Recipe
These Barbecue Chicken Tostadas are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. Crispy tostada shells topped with shredded barbecue chicken, melted cheese, and a flavorful drizzle of barbecue sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 8 tostadas 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Tostada Shells:
- 8 tostada shells or 8 corn tortillas, brushed lightly with olive oil and baked until crispy
Barbecue Chicken:
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce, divided
Additional Toppings:
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two rimmed baking sheets.
- Prepare Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked and shredded chicken with 1 cup of barbecue sauce, reserving 1/2 cup. Stir well to coat.
- Assemble Tostadas: Spread the chicken mixture evenly onto the tostada shells. Top each with shredded cheese.
- Bake: Bake the tostadas for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Finish: Drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce over the tostadas and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
Notes
- You can customize these tostadas with additional toppings like diced tomatoes, avocado, or a dollop of sour cream.
- Ensure the tortillas are baked until crispy to provide a sturdy base for the toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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