Description
Chicken Veggie Tostadas with Guacamole are a vibrant and satisfying Mexican-inspired dish featuring crispy tostada shells topped with seasoned shredded chicken, colorful sautéed vegetables, and creamy homemade guacamole. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or entertaining, they’re loaded with flavor and texture in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 tostada shells
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
For the guacamole:
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 small tomato, diced
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp chopped red onion
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the guacamole: In a bowl, mash avocados and mix with tomato, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, and salt. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add sliced bell peppers, corn, and black beans. Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5–6 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Warm the shredded chicken in the same skillet or microwave until heated through.
- Assemble the tostadas: Spread a spoonful of guacamole on each tostada shell.
- Top with shredded chicken, sautéed veggies, lettuce, and cheese (if using).
- Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick prep option.
- Add hot sauce or jalapeños for extra heat.
- Tostadas are best assembled just before serving to prevent sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken tostadas, guacamole tostadas, healthy Mexican dinner, easy tostada recipe, tostadas with vegetables