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Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas Recipe

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These Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas are a quick and flavorful meal featuring tender crock pot chicken in tangy salsa verde, layered on crispy tostada shells with melted Mexican cheese, pickled jalapeños, and a refreshing shredded cabbage slaw with lime and cilantro. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe offers a satisfying combination of textures and vibrant flavors perfect for a casual lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

For the Cabbage Slaw

  • 3/4 cup shredded red cabbage
  • 2 tsp fresh lime juice (or more to taste)
  • 5 cilantro leaves
  • Salt (to taste)

For the Tostadas

  • 2 cups easy crock pot chicken salsa verde
  • 6 tostada shells (Ortega)
  • 3/4 cup Mexican cheese (shredded part-skim)
  • Pickled jalapeño slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cabbage slaw: Combine the shredded red cabbage with fresh lime juice, chopped cilantro leaves, and salt to taste in a bowl. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld.
  2. Preheat the oven: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the tostadas.
  3. Assemble the tostadas: Arrange the tostada shells on a baking sheet. Evenly distribute roughly 1/3 cup of the crock pot chicken salsa verde onto each shell, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of shredded Mexican cheese on top, followed by pickled jalapeño slices if using.
  4. Bake the tostadas: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tostada shells are crisp.
  5. Finish and serve: Remove the tostadas from the oven and immediately top each with the prepared cabbage slaw. Serve while warm and enjoy the combination of crunchy, cheesy, and tangy flavors.

Notes

  • The lime juice amount can be adjusted to your taste preference for acidity in the cabbage slaw.
  • Part-skim Mexican cheese offers a balance of meltability and lower fat content.
  • Pickled jalapeño slices add a spicy kick but can be omitted for a milder flavor.
  • Using pre-cooked crock pot chicken salsa verde helps speed up the assembly and cooking process.
  • Baking time is short to melt the cheese but avoid burning the tostada shells.

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