Description
BBQ Chicken Tostadas are a quick, satisfying meal featuring crispy tostada shells loaded with tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy barbecue sauce, melty cheese, and finished with a fresh sprinkle of green onions. Perfect for a speedy weeknight dinner or a tasty lunch, these tostadas blend smoky, cheesy, and savory flavors into every bite.
Ingredients
For the Tostadas
- 8 tostada shells or 8 corn tortillas, brushed lightly with olive oil and baked for 3–5 minutes per side, until crispy
For the Chicken
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
For Topping
- 2 cups shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (reserved)
- 3 green onions, very thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Set your oven to 350°F. Arrange the 8 tostada shells (or baked, crispy corn tortillas) on two rimmed baking sheets for even assembly and baking. - Mix the Chicken
Add 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken to a mixing bowl. Pour 1 cup of barbecue sauce (reserve the remaining 1/2 cup) over the chicken. Stir thoroughly to ensure every piece is evenly coated with sauce. - Assemble the Tostadas
Divide the barbecue chicken mixture evenly over the tostada shells. Sprinkle each tostada with roughly 1/4 cup of shredded cheese, ensuring each one is generously topped. - Bake
Place the assembled tostadas in the oven and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Garnish and Serve
Remove the trays from the oven. Drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup barbecue sauce over the warm tostadas and finish with a sprinkle of sliced green onions if desired. Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try using a smoky or spicy barbecue sauce.
- Use rotisserie chicken for maximum convenience.
- Customize with your favorite cheese or a blend for a melty topping.
- If making your own crispy corn tortillas, brush lightly with olive oil and bake 3-5 minutes per side.
- Add extra toppings like diced tomatoes, cilantro, or a dollop of sour cream, if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main-course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tostadas
- Calories: 693 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 1730 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 66 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 107 mg
