Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas

Crispy tostada shells piled high with a zesty, adobe-spiced ground chicken and black bean mixture, topped with fresh lettuce, creamy avocado, and bright cilantro-lime.

• Prep: 12 min
• Cook: 16 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.60/serving

Dietary

• Gluten-Free
• Nut-Free
• Soy-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein
• High-Fiber
• Low-Sugar

Tags

• quick
• savory
• spicy
• comfort food
• kid-friendly
• sauté

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound ground chicken
• 1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
• 3 clove garlic (minced)
• 1.5 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.75 cup chicken broth
• 1 can black beans (rinsed and drained)
• 12 tostada shells
• 3 cup romaine lettuce (shredded)
• 2 avocados (sliced or diced)
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 2 limes (cut into wedges)
• 0.75 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
2. Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the black beans. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
4. While the chicken mixture simmers, warm the tostada shells according to package directions (usually a quick toast in a dry skillet or a few minutes in the oven).
5. To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of the spicy chicken and black bean mixture onto each warm tostada shell. Top with shredded romaine lettuce, sliced or diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
6. Serve immediately, with optional sour cream or Greek yogurt on the side for an extra creamy touch.

Notes

Leftover chicken and black bean mixture can be stored in an airtight container for 3-4 days and reheated. Assemble tostadas fresh just before serving to maintain crispiness.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 647
• Protein: 35.8 g
• Carbohydrates: 40.2 g
• Fat: 39.8 g
• Fiber: 8.7 g
• Sodium: 333 mg
• Saturated Fat: 7.8 g
• Sugar: 0.3 g
• Cholesterol: 69 mg