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Chicken Tinga Tostadas recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Tinga Tostadas

Crispy tostadas topped with smoky chipotle chicken tinga, refried beans, lettuce, and your favorite toppings. A quick and easy weeknight dinner.

50m4 servings
EGG-free
420 cal|35g protein|40g carbs|15g fat|10g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g Chicken Breasts
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo
  • 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 16 oz can Refried Beans
  • 8 Tostada Shells
  • 2 cups Shredded Lettuce
  • 1 Avocado
  • 1 Lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Place the about 680 g Chicken Breasts, 1 medium Onion (quartered), 3 cloves Garlic (peeled), 2 tablespoons Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, 1 14.5 oz can Diced Tomatoes, 1/2 cup Chicken Broth, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, and 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper into a large heavy-bottomed pot. Ensure the pot is large enough to hold all ingredients comfortably.
  2. 2Bring the contents of the pot to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for 20-25 minutes. The chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C.
  3. 3Carefully remove the about 680 g Chicken Breasts from the pot using tongs or a slotted spoon. Place the chicken on a clean cutting board and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the pot with the sauce and stir to combine.
  4. 4While the chicken is simmering, warm the 1 16 oz can Refried Beans. You can do this by placing the beans in a separate small saucepan over medium-low heat (around 148.9°C or 150°C), stirring occasionally until heated through, or by transferring them to a microwave-safe bowl and heating on high power for 2-3 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. 5Prepare the avocado by cutting the 1 Avocado in half, removing the pit, and slicing the flesh. Cut the 1 Lime into wedges.
  6. 6Assemble the tostadas. Spread a generous layer of the warmed 1 16 oz can Refried Beans onto each of the 8 Tostada Shells. Top the beans with a portion of the chicken tinga mixture from the pot.
  7. 7Finish each tostada by adding 2 cups of Shredded Lettuce over the chicken. Arrange slices of the 1 Avocado on top of the lettuce. Serve immediately with the lime wedges for squeezing over the tostadas.

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