I recently created this recipe for Chicken Tostadas. My family loves Mexican food and I am always looking for fun and new ways to cook it. I especially love to cook the meat for my Mexican meals in the slow cooker. Now even though I made tostadas with this meat you can use it for whatever you like. I used leftover chicken for a taco salad and it was also fabulous. I think tacos would be another good use. This meat is tender with just a little heat and kick of lime. It is just the right amount of spice to make it family friendly.
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Chile Lime Chicken Tostadas
- 1 can diced green chilies
- 4 cloves of minced garlic
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
- 3 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1 diced medium onion
- 2 lbs. boneless chicken breasts
- 1 can fat free refried beans, warmed
- 10 tostada shells
- Desired toppings such as: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, light sour cream, sliced olives, guacamole
- 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.
My husband’s been bugging me to make something Mexican! This looks tasty
these look fabulous and are going on my menu for this week !!
We love Mexican flavors around here too. Sounds like a great weeknight meal. Thanks for the recipe!
I am making these TONIGHT! Got a little late in the afternoon, so I am simmering the chicken on the stovetop. Can’t wait to try them!
YAY!!!! Thank you!!!!
YUM! I love tostadas…those look great!
Sounds great! I’ve been looking for slow-cooker recipes for our new afternoon church schedule. These’ll go on the menu.
I’m making Chile Lime Chicken Toastadas right now in my crockpot. It already smell great. Can’t wait for dinner