Shredded Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas
Friday, July 17, 2009 by Pam
I had some leftover chicken breast to use up so I decided to make tostadas. I normally use the plain shredded chicken but this time I decided to flavor it up a bit - I am so glad I did. I will never use plain chicken again! I shredded the chicken then added the juice of one lime, finely chopped red onion, cilantro and a bit of salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. It tasted so good! I baked the corn tortillas in the oven so they were crunchy without being greasy. My kids both loved these tostadas and so did my husband and I. It was quick, healthy and delicious with very little clean up. I used the leftover ingredients to make a burrito for my husband's lunch the next day and he said it was excellent.
- 2 cups of cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Garlic powder, to taste
Combine all ingredients and mix thoroughly. Taste and re-season if needed.
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a large baking dish with olive oil cooking spray. Place 6 corn tortillas on the baking dish then spray the top of each tortilla with cooking spray. Bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes then turn over and continue to bake for a few minutes until golden brown.- Sour cream
- Lettuce, chopped finely
- Black beans
- Shredded chicken mixture
- Diced cherry tomatoes
- Cotija cheese, grated
- Green onions, diced
- Cilantro, garnish
- Guacamole
- Salsa
Click here for a printable version of this recipe - For the Love of Cooking.net
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All of the sudden I've got a craving for Mexican food. Awesome use of leftover chicken!!
Love the colors, love the flavor combo, love cojita cheese, overall, I love it.
Absolutely deliicous as always. I have serious cravings for Mexican food .. and its 745 am here.. see what you do to me.
What a yummy and quick weeknight dinner that is packed with flavor!!!
Lime and cilantro add punch to many things. I always try to incorporate some finishing touch to what I prepare -- just to take it to another level.
Looks very healty and sounds delicious! Lovely flavours.
I just recently found your blog, and I love it. Just reading your recipes is making my mouth water. This chicken and the oatmeal cake below sound divine. I can hardly wait to make both. Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes. Blessings to you.
I just came across your blog yesterday when searching for a recipe and I think it's quickly becoming another of my favorite food blogs! Your pics are making me hungry!
No to plain chicken breast indeed! I love the way you dressed it up- very flavorful in contrast! :)
Great way to use up leftover chicken. The flavoring sounds fresh and tasty!
I'm seeing lots of Mexican recipes today....this sounds so good! I don't think I've tried tostadas before either.
I have tortillas, black beans, chicken and everything else! Hmmmm? This might be dinner or lunch even.
MMMMMM I haven't made tostadas in awhile! I think you just made that part of my weekend :D yum! I love making a quick flatbread and piling the stuff on high!
I haven't made tostadas in quite awhile and they weren't as delicious looking as these-Yours look perfect and would be a great weeekday meal or even a weekend lunch! Thanks!
That sounds delicious and light for a summery meal. I actually have some left over chicken!!
It's very tempting.I haven't had tostadas but it looks like it's like tacos??
looks like a great meal!
I keep meaning to make tostads...you've inspired me! love the idea of baking them.
Oh you KNOW I'll be making these! I love, love, LOVE all your Mexican recipes. And I will never had a store bought tostada again! We love them baked! Tasty! Thanks for the idea.
This looks amazingly good, can't wait to give it a try!
It looks like a good alternative to chicken salad when you have just some leftover chicken!
Can I just say that I LOVE your blog! Yes I know others have already made similar comments, but I alwayyyysss look forward to new posts and I am always so impressed by your beautiful photography!
You are truly talented :)
Hope all is well! Keep up the GREAT work!
-Ashley
Oh wow! Great tostadas! For tostadas and quesadillas I make tinga de pollo (shredded chicken cooked with chipotle adobado peppers, tomato, onion and garlic). That is the best way to flavor up tostadas. Your pictures are delicious!
I could eat a few of these - they looks so fresh and tasty..and your guac and salsa looks like just the ticket.
These look great for hot days! I always forget that I want to pick up that cheese.
you know what excites me most about this? the crunch of that tortilla paired with the creamy black beans. awesome.
This looks SO good... I can't wait to try it! :)
YUM - i'll me baking this for sure!! thanks!!
We LOVE tostadas around here. I just changed my mind from cooking to going out for Mexican. Thanks!!!!
This just looks so incredibly fresh that I can almost taste the flavors. So yummy.
I think I can taste the red onion....mmmmm.
Making Fajita-bobs tonight (fajaita ingredients and marinade on a kabob).
Sounds awesome for a friday evening delicious quick fix. Loaded with taste, health & flavors.
I usually add a little cumin to leftover shredded meat as well as cilantro and a little onion. I adore tostadas.
That's my kind of dinner, they look awesome!
You're Mexican dishes always looks so good. Yummy!
Awww yea! LOVE the Tex-Mex!
Your feature is manana!
That tostadas looks scrumptious!
A winning combination of flavors of this Mex dish, yummmmm :)
Cheers!
Gera
Those tostadas look really good and nice and healthy.
I made these tonight for dinner. They were so yummy! I could only find the Cotija cheese powder and decided to use Queso Fresco. My husband and I loved every bite! Thanks. BTW, love your blog!
That get's a big ol' yum from me!
I usually tend to use beef for more flavors but yours rocks. All the blend of flavors with the lime, cilantro and onion makes it tasty, yet still very healthy
These look phenomenal. I've got out-of-town company this weekend, and shredded chicken and black bean tostadas might be just the thing for Saturday night dinner. Thanks!
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Yummy! Everytime I see a Mexican Food recipe from you I am full of envy. (which is often!).
You make the most beautiful dishes!
Pam, this looks scrumptious. It really is hard to beat your Mexican and Southwestern recipes.
I came from Blond Duck's. I love Mexican food, so expect to see me stalking you over here.
Oh what gorgeous colors! I love the freshness and the contrasting textures of the chicken and the crunchy tostada!
Great idea baking the tortillas! These look delicious!
I love tostadas. So much easier to eat than tacos! This is delicious and a great use for leftover chicken!
These are so much better looking than regular tacos. I love the black bean layer, and the fact you used left over chicken is perfect for lunch :)
This looks like the perfect Dinner for me.
Oh yummy! I love the flavor of the chicken! This would be a hit at our house for sure!
Mmmmmmmmmmm!! And mmmmmm!
I love how piled high the tostada is! Though I'm sure I'd make a mess eating it.
I made these last night... yum! So fresh. Love your blog, I look forward to reading it every night when I get home from work for dinner inspiration. Thanks!