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Barbecue Chicken Tostadas

Deliciously Quick Barbecue Chicken Tostadas for Busy Nights

These Barbecue Chicken Tostadas are a quick, family-friendly meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 8 pieces Tostada Shells Substitute with corn tortillas brushed with olive oil and baked for 3-5 minutes.
  • 3 cups Cooked and Shredded Chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for faster preparation.
For the Toppings
  • 1.5 cups Barbecue Sauce Choose your favorite variety.
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Variations like mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack work well.
  • 3 pieces Green Onions Thinly sliced, optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring Cups
  • knife
  • Chopping board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to toast the tostada shells and melt cheese.
  2. Arrange the tostada shells on a lined baking sheet, or brush corn tortillas with olive oil and bake for 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, mix the cooked and shredded chicken with 1 cup of barbecue sauce until well-coated.
  4. Divide the BBQ chicken mixture evenly among the tostada shells and top with shredded cheese.
  5. Bake for about 8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the edges are crispy.
  6. Drizzle remaining barbecue sauce over the tostadas and garnish with green onions before serving.
  7. Serve and enjoy your Barbecue Chicken Tostadas!

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

To maintain the crispy texture, reheat leftovers in the oven rather than the microwave. For added crunch, broil the tostadas for the last minute of baking.

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