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Chicken Tostadas

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Photo: Beatriz Da Costa

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Yield: Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 8  tostada shells
  • 1  16-ounce can refried beans
  • 2  10-ounce packages fully cooked grilled chicken-breast strips
  • 2  cups  shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/2  cup  sour cream (optional)
  • 3/4  cup  fresh salsa
  • 1/2  cup  (2 ounces) shredded Mexican cheese blend (or Monterey Jack or Cheddar)

Preparation

Heat oven to 225° F. Wrap the tostada shells in foil. Place in oven until warm, about 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, warm the beans in a small pan over medium-low heat. Place the chicken in a nonstick skillet and warm over medium heat, turning once, for 4 minutes.

Place 2 tostada shells on each plate. Divide the beans, chicken, lettuce, sour cream (if using), salsa, and cheese among the tostadas.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
754 (37% from fat)
Fat:
31g (sat 15g)
Protein:
69g
Carbohydrate:
50g
Fiber:
11g
Cholesterol:
208mg
Sodium:
1517mg
Real Simple, JUNE 2006