Sunday, November 13, 2011

Chicken Tostadas

Erin: On Friday night I was absolutely exhausted and just wanted to make something semi easy for dinner and this recipe for Chicken Tostadas is perfect. And it's really good! I even made my own refried beans.. I know, can you believe it turns out that refried beans are like super easy to make and so delish!
 Check it out:



Ingredients:

4 (6-inch) corn tortillas
3 tsp. olive oil
1 cup refried beans, canned or homemade (see recipe below)
1 small red onion, diced
1/2 tsp. chili powder
2 cups shredded cooked chicken, I used a Rotisserie chicken and I am so glad I did.
juice from 1 lime
grated cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
tomato (seeded and diced)
avocado (halved, pitted, peeled, and diced small)

What to do:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Lightly brush both sides of tortillas with 2 teaspoons oil and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
3. Bake until golden and crisp, 10 minutes.
4. Remove, and top each tortilla with 1/4 cup refried beans, and then sprinkle with some shredded cheese.
5. Return to oven and bake for an additional 3 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
Meanwhile:
6. In a large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high.  Add half of the diced red onion and cook 3-5 minutes or until softened. Add chicken, chili powder and lime juice.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is warmed through (about 2 minutes).
8. Then divide chicken among the tortillas and place on top of the melted cheese.  Continue to layer on the lettuce, diced tomato, avocado & remaining onion.

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