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BBQ Chicken Tostadas Recipe

4.7 from 54 reviews

These BBQ Chicken Tostadas are a deliciously crispy and cheesy snack or meal, combining luscious refried beans, tender BBQ chicken, and fresh toppings like lettuce, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Perfect for a quick and satisfying southwestern-inspired dish.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 4 tostada shells
  • 16 ounces refried beans (1 can)

Toppings

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1½ cups diced BBQ chicken
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • ¼ cup BBQ sauce
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup pico de gallo

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400˚F to get it ready for baking the tostadas.
  2. Assemble Tostadas: Spread a layer of refried beans evenly over each tostada shell. Next, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the beans, and then pile on the diced BBQ chicken.
  3. Bake Tostadas: Place the assembled tostadas on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted and the tostada shells turn crispy and golden.
  4. Add Fresh Toppings: Remove the tostadas from the oven carefully. Top each one with shredded lettuce, then drizzle BBQ sauce evenly over the top. Add a dollop of sour cream and finish with a generous spoonful of pico de gallo.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Serve the BBQ Chicken Tostadas immediately to enjoy the perfect blend of crispy, creamy, and tangy flavors.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
  • You can substitute the cheddar cheese with Monterey Jack or a Mexican blend.
  • Use rotisserie chicken tossed with BBQ sauce for a quick shortcut.
  • To keep shells crispy, add fresh toppings right before serving.
  • Adjust BBQ sauce amount based on your sweetness preference.

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