Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas Recipe
These Sheet Pan Chicken Tostadas are a quick and easy way to enjoy a Mexican-inspired meal with crispy tortillas topped with seasoned shredded chicken, refried beans, black beans, salsa, and melted cheese. Perfect for a crowd or meal prep, they come together with minimal effort using your oven and stovetop.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Tortillas
- 12 street taco-size tortillas (flour or soft corn)
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
- ½ cup water
Bean Mixture
- 1½ cups store-bought or homemade refried beans
- ¾ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup salsa of choice
Cheese & Toppings
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar, Mexican-style cheese, queso fresco, or cotija cheese
- Optional toppings: shredded romaine or iceberg lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, jalapeno slices, diced avocado, and/or extra salsa
Instructions
- Preheat and bake tortillas: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange the tortillas evenly on two baking sheets, leaving some space between them. Bake for 5 minutes or until the bottom edges are slightly browned and crisp. Remove from oven and carefully flip each tortilla over; set aside.
- Prepare chicken mixture: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the cooked shredded chicken, taco seasoning, and water. Stir and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through and well coated in seasoning.
- Mix beans and salsa: In a medium bowl, combine refried beans, black beans, and salsa, mixing well to create a layered bean topping.
- Assemble tostadas: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the bean mixture evenly over each half-baked tortilla. Next, top each with 2 tablespoons of the seasoned chicken mixture, followed by 2 tablespoons of shredded cheese.
- Bake to melt cheese: Return the assembled tortillas to the oven and bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely.
- Add toppings and serve: Remove the tostadas from the oven and garnish with your choice of shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, sliced green onions, jalapenos, diced avocado, and additional salsa. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use soft corn tortillas for a more authentic flavor or flour tortillas for a milder taste.
- Homemade taco seasoning can be used to reduce sodium content and customize spice levels.
- To speed up preparation, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken.
- Customize toppings to your preference, adding sour cream or hot sauce if desired.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat in the oven to keep tortillas crisp.
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