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These sheet pan chicken tostadas are a quick, easy, high-protein weeknight dinner recipe loved by kids and adults alike. Served warm with various toppings, they are easy to customize and can be made gluten-free and/or dairy-free, as needed. 

Prep: 10 minsCook: 15 minsTotal: 25 mins
Servings: 12 small tostadas 1x

Ingredients

  • 12 street taco-size tortillas (use flour tortillas or soft corn tortillas)
  • 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken breast
  • 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 ½ cups store-bought or homemade refried beans
  • ¾ cups black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup salsa of choice
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar, Mexican-style, queso fresco, or cotija cheese
  • Optional toppings: shredded romaine lettuce or iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, jalapeno slices, diced avocado, and/or salsa

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Among two baking sheets, lay out the tortillas in an even layer, leaving a little space between each one. Bake for 5 minutes or until slightly brown on bottom. Remove from the oven and flip the tortillas over; set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, place the cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and the water. Heat and stir until the chicken mixture is warmed and well coated with the seasoning, 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the refried beans, black beans, and salsa.
  4. To the half-baked tortillas, evenly spread 2 tablespoons of the refried bean mixture over each one. Next, top each with 2 tablespoons of the chicken taco mixture. Finally, top each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
  5. Bake until the cheese is melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with desired toppings and garnishes, such as shredded lettuce and tomatoes.

Notes

For dairy free, use a vegan shredded cheese or omit the cheese.

For gluten free, use corn tortillas or gluten-free flour tortillas.

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: Per 2 tostadas
  • Calories: 327
  • Fat: 12 g
  • (Sat Fat: 5 g)
  • Sodium: 853 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 31 g
  • (Fiber: 5 g
  • Sugar: 2 g)
  • Protein: 26 g
  • Cholesterol: 56 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Ana Ankeny