Chile Lime Chicken Tostadas

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This Chile Lime Chicken Tostadas recipe is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish featuring tender slow-cooked chicken infused with zesty lime and mild heat from green chilies. The juicy, shredded chicken is piled onto crispy tostada shells spread with refried beans and topped with fresh ingredients like lettuce, tomatoes, and cheese. Whether you're looking for a fun way to enjoy Mexican flavors or need a versatile protein for tacos, salads, or burrito bowls, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite!

Course chicken, Main Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword crock pot, slow cooker, tostadas

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings servings

Calories 277kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

4 oz can diced green chilies
4 cloves minced garlic
1 ½ Tbsp chili powder
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 medium onion diced
2 lbs boneless chicken breasts
16 oz can fat free refried beans warmed
10 tostada shells
Desired toppings such as: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, light sour cream, sliced olives, guacamole

Instructions

Add chicken and onion to a slow cooker that is at least 3 1/2 quarts.
In a bowl combine green chilies, garlic, chili powder, and lime juice. Pour over chicken.
Cover and cook on low for 5 to 6 hours.
Remove chicken from slow cooker and shred. Mix in 1/2 cup of juice remaining in slow cooker to the shredded chicken.
Spread warmed refried beans on tostada shells.
Top with hot chicken mixture and any other desired toppings.

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