The BEST Chicken, Guacamole and Bean Tostadas
The BEST Chicken, Guacamole and Bean Tostadas are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, creamy guacamole, and hearty black beans atop crispy corn tortillas. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe allows for customization to suit your taste. With bold flavors and satisfying textures, these tostadas are sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 ripe avocados
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until fully cooked (internal temperature of 165°F / 74°C). Shred the chicken using two forks.
- In a bowl, mash avocados with lime juice; mix in garlic, diced tomato, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
- Toast corn tortillas in a skillet or oven until crispy.
- Assemble by layering black beans on each tortilla followed by shredded chicken and guacamole.
- Serve with optional toppings like salsa or sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada (approx. 130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg