Description

Crispy, flavorful, and fast—these Easy Chicken Tostadas are perfect for weeknight dinners or a casual brunch spread. Topped with seasoned chicken, beans, corn, and all your favorites.

Ingredients

8 small corn tortillas

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup canned corn, drained

1 cup canned black beans, rinsed

1 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

½ cup salsa or pico de gallo

2 tsp taco seasoning

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional: lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, sour cream, cilantro

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place tortillas on a baking sheet and brush both sides with olive oil.

2. Bake tortillas for 5–7 minutes per side, flipping halfway, until crisp.

3. Mix shredded chicken with taco seasoning and salsa. Warm in a skillet.

4. Top each crisp tortilla with beans, corn, chicken, and cheese.

5. Bake for 3–5 minutes to melt the cheese.

6. Add toppings like lettuce, avocado, and sour cream. Serve immediately.

Notes

Don’t overload toppings—keep it balanced to avoid soggy tostadas.

Prep ingredients ahead to make this recipe weeknight-ready.

You can freeze seasoned chicken for fast future meals.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner, Brunch
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican-American