Chicken & Bean Tostadas Recipe Is High-Protein, High-Fiber Taco Night (25 Minutes) High Fiber High Protein Budget Chicken Dinner Shortcut Recipes Tex-Mex Mexican

This bean and chicken tostada recipe gets you out of the kitchen fast. Not only is this a delicious, quick and easy Tex-Mex dinner, but the simple tostada recipe is also high in fiber and high in protein. Read about the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of fiber.

Did I mention that this is also a budget recipe? Right now, that's a big help! Here is your short shopping list for this Mexican-inspired tostadas recipe: a can of refried beans (or homemade refried beans), corn tortillas, taco seasoning or Mexican seasoning (optional, but we love the added flavor) and cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great). Plus, you'll need whatever toppings you'd like to add.

If you use premade crispy tostada shells, you can cut out using the oven all together. This chicken and bean baked tostada recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Make a fun tostada bar with the toppings and let everyone make their own! 

This is a delicious high-protein and high-fiber budget dinner recipe that the family will run to the table for. This is a wonderful recipe to change up taco night!

Cuisine: Mexican / Tex-Mex
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 14 ounces (1 can) refried beans or homemade refried beans
• 6 - 8 corn tortillas
• taco seasoning or Mexican seasoning (optional)
• 2 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken 

Optional Toppings

• pico de gallo
• shredded lettuce
• black olives
• sliced avocado, grilled avocado or guacamole
• shredded cheese
• sour cream
• jalapenos or chiles toreados

Here's how to make it:

1. Put the refried beans in a bowl or sauce pot. Heat in the microwave for about 2 to 3 minutes or cook on low on the stovetop for about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir.
2. Put the tortillas onto a baking sheet. Spray lightly with the cooking spray. Sprinkle with Mexican seasonings, if using. Bake in a preheated 375-degree F oven for about 5 minutes on each side or until crisp and browned.
3. To make the tostadas, spread some beans on the tortillas. Top with the shredded chicken and other desired toppings. (For a vegetarian tostada, omit the chicken. You can also sprinkle some seasonings on the chicken, if desired.) Store any leftovers covered in the fridge.

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