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Barbecue Chicken Tostadas

Delicious Barbecue Chicken Tostadas for Quick Family Dinners

Quick to prepare, these Barbecue Chicken Tostadas are a family-favorite dinner option that combines smoky flavors and crispy tortillas.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 8 Tostada Shells Use store-bought or crisp corn tortillas.
For the Chicken Mixture
  • 3 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Use leftover chicken for convenience.
  • 1.5 cups Barbecue Sauce Divided for mixing and drizzling.
For Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese Mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack work well.
  • 3 Green Onions Thinly sliced; optional.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Arrange eight tostada shells evenly on a baking sheet.
  3. Mix three cups of cooked shredded chicken with one cup of barbecue sauce in a large bowl.
  4. Distribute the barbecue chicken mixture among the tostada shells.
  5. Sprinkle two cups of shredded cheese over the top of each tostada.
  6. Bake for about 8 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle the remaining barbecue sauce over the hot tostadas and garnish with green onions.
  8. Serve and enjoy immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado or jalapeños. Rotisserie chicken can save time on busy nights.

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