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Barbecue Chicken Tostadas

Barbecue Chicken Tostadas: Quick, Crispy, and Oh-So-Delicious

Barbecue Chicken Tostadas are a quick, gluten-free dinner that transforms leftover chicken and tangy sauce into a flavor-packed meal in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 tostadas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tostadas
  • 8 pieces tostada shells or corn tortillas Brush with oil and bake for 3-5 minutes for homemade.
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken Use leftover rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce Choose your favorite brand or homemade.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese Mozzarella, cheddar, or Monterey Jack works best.
  • 1/4 cup green onions Optional; for garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
  2. Arrange the tostada shells or corn tortillas on a baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. Fill each shell with an even distribution of the shredded chicken.
  4. Drizzle about 1 cup of barbecue sauce over the chicken on each tostada.
  5. Generously sprinkle shredded cheese over the barbecue chicken on each tostada.
  6. Bake the tostadas for about 8 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
  7. Remove from the oven, drizzle with reserved barbecue sauce, and sprinkle with green onions if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tostadaCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 18gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover BBQ Chicken Tostadas in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven to keep them crispy.

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