DinnerMexicanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyFamily Friendly
Chipotle Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas
Crisp corn tortillas layered with seasoned chicken, black beans, cabbage, salsa, and avocado.
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 45g
- Carbs
- 70g
- Fat
- 22g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 27 min total
- chicken breast20 oz
- corn tortillas12
- black beansdrained and rinsed2 can
- shredded cabbage4 cup
- salsa1 cup
- avocadodiced2
- canola oil8 tsp
- chili powder2 tsp
- ground cumin1 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/4 tsp
Instructions
- 1Dice the avocado. Pat the chicken breast dry without rinsing it, then season it on both sides with salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
- 2Heat half the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes per side, until browned and the thickest part reads 165°F (74°C). Transfer it to a clean plate, then wash the board, knife, and your hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 3Warm the beans in the skillet for 3-4 minutes, stirring until hot and creamy. Season to taste with salt.
- 4Heat the remaining oil in the skillet. Cook the tortillas one at a time for 1-2 minutes per side, until crisp and lightly golden.
- 5Slice the chicken. Layer each tortilla with beans, chicken, cabbage, salsa, and avocado.
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