Description
Mexican chicken fiesta tostadas deliver a zesty culinary adventure that blends crispy tortillas with savory seasoned meat. Colorful toppings and fresh garnishes create a perfect balance of flavors for home cooks seeking authentic street-style satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups Colby Jack cheese, grated
- 8 corn tortillas (6 inches)
- 15 oz (425 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 8.5 oz (240 g) corn, drained
- 8 oz (226 g) tomato-based sauce
- 2 tbsps taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Diced tomatoes for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Tortilla Transformation: Preheat oven to 400°F with center rack positioned for uniform heating, then delicately brush corn tortillas with vegetable oil on both sides for optimal crispness.
- Crispy Foundation: Arrange oil-coated tortillas on a baking sheet without overlapping, baking for 8-10 minutes and rotating midway to achieve golden, crunchy texture.
- Flavor Fusion: In a skillet over medium heat, combine shredded chicken, prepared sauce, and taco seasoning, stirring thoroughly to integrate flavors and ensure complete heating.
- Layering Construction: Remove crisp tortillas and build layers by spreading black beans and corn kernels, then generously topping with the heated chicken mixture.
- Cheese Melting Stage: Sprinkle Colby Jack cheese across the assembled tostadas, returning to the oven for 5-7 minutes until cheese becomes fully melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish tostadas with fresh cilantro and diced tomatoes, presenting immediately while hot and maintaining maximum crunch and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Crisp Tortilla Technique: Brush both sides with oil and bake at high heat to achieve a perfect golden crunch without deep-frying.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Grate cheese freshly and distribute evenly for optimal melting and flavor coverage.
- Seasoning Secret: Mix taco seasoning thoroughly with chicken to ensure consistent flavor in every bite.
- Temperature Control: Watch carefully during final baking to prevent burning and achieve perfectly melted, bubbly cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 452
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 742 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 84 mg