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Barbecue Chicken Tostadas

Savory Barbecue Chicken Tostadas for Quick Family Dinners

Delicious Barbecue Chicken Tostadas perfect for easy summer evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostada Base
  • 8 pieces Tostada Shells Use store-bought or homemade
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken Leftover rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 cup Barbecue Sauce Your favorite brand or homemade
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheese Mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Optional, or substitute with cilantro

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the tostada shells in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. Combine the cooked shredded chicken with barbecue sauce in a bowl and stir until coated.
  4. Divide the BBQ chicken mixture among the tostada shells.
  5. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the chicken mixture on each tostada.
  6. Bake in the oven for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Drizzle with remaining barbecue sauce and garnish with green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure shells are crispy to avoid sogginess; customize toppings as desired.

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