Chicken Tostadas

 This is a new dinner (and different lunch) that we enjoy because it has so much variety that everyone can find something to eat.  It can change with different combination of ingredients.  I like that I can prepare a lot of the ingredients earlier in the day for an easy dinner on busy nights. I found the recipe at ifoodreal.com. I am still trying to find a flavored shredded chicken that we like.

Small corn or flour tortillas (or buy store bought tostada shells too)
Cooking spray
Beans (refried, pinto, black bean, whatever you like)
Cheese (cheddar, feta, cotija, whatever you like)
Guacamole or avocado, cut
Salsa
Tomatoes, chopped
Rice, cooked
Shredded chicken, plain or flavored
Olives
Lettuce or cabbage


1. For homemade tostada shells: Preheat oven to 400 and line baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat.


2. Spray each tortilla with cooking spray and sprinkle a little bit of salt on both sides.


3. Bake for 6 minutes or so, flipping once. Watch carefully after flip as it might cook faster.


4. Prepare toppings, while tostada shells are baking (or earlier in the day).


5. Top each shell with beans, salsa, guacamole, chicken, cheese, whatever you want!


Note: You can make shells 48 hours ahead of time and store in a zip top bag.


Different Combinations (but the possibilities are endless):

Black beans, shredded cabbage, chicken, feta cheese, avocados, dash of salsa
Refried beans, rice, lettuce, chicken, olives, cheddar cheese
Black beans, shredded cabbage, fried fish fillet (cut into small pieces), feta, tartar sauce like dressing
What combinations have you enjoyed?