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Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas

Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas: Crispy, Flavor-Packed Delight

Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas are a vibrant and exciting way to repurpose leftover chicken into a crispy, high-protein feast.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 8 pieces Tostada Shells Store-bought or homemade
  • 3 cups Easy Crock Pot Chicken Salsa Verde Warm, shredded
  • 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese (Part-Skim) Feel free to swap for dairy-free cheese
For the Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage Substitute with green cabbage if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Leaves Substitute with parsley if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Opt for kosher or sea salt
For Optional Toppings
  • 0.25 cup Pickled Jalapeño Slices Optional for spice
  • 1 avocado Avocado or Greek Yogurt Optional for creaminess

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage with the fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together until the cabbage is well-coated and vibrant. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper for the tostadas.
  3. Arrange the tostada shells in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  4. Spoon about 1/3 cup of warmed chicken salsa verde onto each tostada shell, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of cheese over each. Add jalapeños if desired.
  5. Bake for about 4 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Top with the marinated cabbage slaw and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 44gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use leftover chicken for quicker preparation. Customize toppings to family preferences. Store components separately for freshness.

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