Jump to Recipe This post may contain affiliate links.See my disclosure policy.Smoky, savory, spicy and oh so flavorful, these Chicken Tostadas are positively mouthwatering! The chicken tinga is stewed low and slow with tomatoes, chipotle peppers, onions and spices and then shredded.

Crispy tostada shells are topped refried beans, the shredded chicken tinga, cheese, lettuce, guacamole, and whatever else your heart desires.The chicken can be made well in advance and also freezes well, making this chicken tostadas recipe so perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal! The BEST Chicken Tostadas Back in 2013 when my website was just a few months old, I developed a recipe for pork tinga tacos.As a new blogger you can imagine my excitement when I found out that my recipe had won Better Recipes’ (of Better Homes and Gardens) “Best Mexican Recipe Ever” contest.

That feels like absolute ages ago, but those tacos have stood the test of time and have remained a firm family favorite.This chicken tostadas recipe is inspired by that original recipe and is made with shredded chicken simmered in a delicious sauce of tomatoes, smoked chipotles peppers in adobo, and onions.Our family loves these chicken tinga tostadas and I’m fully confident you will too! What is a Tostada? Tostada is Spanish for “toasted” and refers to a flat corn tortilla that is fried or baked until it’s crispy.

As such it’s flat crispy disc that serves as a base for a variety o

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