DinnerMexicanHigh ProteinBudget FriendlyFamily Friendly
Salsa Chicken Tostadas
Crisp tostadas layered with juicy seasoned chicken, romaine, salsa, and melted Mexican cheese.
- Calories
- 560
- Protein
- 45g
- Carbs
- 49g
- Fat
- 21g
Per serving
Ingredients
For 4 servings · 30 min total
- boneless skinless chicken breastthinly sliced24 oz
- corn tostada shells8
- romaine lettucethinly sliced2
- chunky salsa1 1/3 cup
- shredded mexican cheese1 cup
- red bell pepperthinly sliced1
- onionthinly sliced1/2
- light olive oil4 tsp
- paprika1 tsp
- kosher salt1 tsp
- black pepper1/2 tsp
Instructions
- 1Thinly slice the romaine, red bell pepper, and onion. Do not rinse the chicken. Pat it dry and season it with kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika. Wash the board, knife, and hands with soap and water before touching anything else.
- 2Warm the light olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, bell pepper, and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the thickest chicken piece reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 3Spread salsa over the tostada shells. Add the chicken and vegetables, sprinkle with shredded mexican cheese, and return the tostadas to the skillet over low heat for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts. Taste and adjust seasoning.
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