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Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas

Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas for Easy High-Protein Meals

Transform your leftovers into delicious Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas for an easy, high-protein meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 8 pieces Tostada Shells (Ortega) These crispy shells serve as the perfect base for your toppings.
  • 2 cups Easy Crock Pot Chicken Salsa Verde (warmed) This flavorful chicken is the star of your dish.
  • 1 cup Mexican Cheese (shredded part-skim) A blend of cheddar and Monterey Jack works well.
For the Cabbage Slaw
  • 2 cups Shredded Red Cabbage Feel free to use green cabbage if preferred.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Adjust according to your taste.
  • 0.25 cups Cilantro Leaves Omit if you’re not a fan.
  • to taste Salt Brings out all the flavors beautifully.
Optional Toppings
  • 0.5 cups Pickled Jalapeño Slices For those who like a kick of heat.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Medium bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas
  1. In a medium bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro leaves, and a pinch of salt. Toss everything together and set aside.
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking sheet.
  3. Place a layer of tostada shells on your baking sheet. Spoon warmed Easy Crock Pot Chicken Salsa Verde onto each tostada and sprinkle shredded Mexican cheese on top.
  4. Bake for about 4 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  5. Remove from oven and top each tostada with the prepared cabbage slaw and optional pickled jalapeño slices.
  6. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 26gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Warm the chicken before assembling. Bake until cheese is bubbling to prevent soggy shells.

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