Description
Chicken Veggie Tostadas with Guacamole offer a vibrant and healthy Mexican-inspired meal featuring shredded chicken, black beans, corn, and fresh veggies atop crispy tostada shells, finished with creamy homemade guacamole and tangy toppings. Perfect for a quick, no-cook dinner that’s full of bold flavors and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Main Tostada Filling
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Guacamole
- 2 ripe avocados, peeled and mashed
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, black beans, corn kernels, diced red bell pepper, finely chopped red onion, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Squeeze in the juice of one lime and toss everything thoroughly to mix well and balance the flavors.
- Make the guacamole: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocados with the tablespoon of lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed to taste.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spread a generous layer of guacamole evenly over each tostada shell. Spoon the chicken and veggie mixture on top of the guacamole layer.
- Add fresh toppings: Sprinkle shredded lettuce over the filling, then add crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese and a light scattering of chopped fresh cilantro for a burst of freshness.
- Serve immediately: To maintain crispness of the tostada shells, serve the assembled tostadas right away and enjoy this vibrant, wholesome meal.
Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian, omit the chicken and increase the black beans amount or substitute with sautéed mushrooms.
- You can save time by using store-bought guacamole instead of preparing it from scratch.
- For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper to the filling mix.
- Ensure tostada shells are fresh and crisp for the best texture contrast.
