Best Chicken Black Bean And Goat Cheese Toastadas Recipes

Chicken and Black Bean Tostadas image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 58m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup canola oil, plus more for frying
4 corn tortillas, preferably white
Kosher salt
1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Freshly ground pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ancho chili paste or adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo)
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 cups finely shredded green or red cabbage
1 bunch radishes (about 6), julienned
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded into large pieces

Steps:

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a small heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry tortillas one at a time until golden and crisp, 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
Cool the oil slightly and discard all but 2 tablespoons. Add the beans and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add the broth and cook, smashing the beans, until saucy and hot. Season with salt and pepper.
Whisk the garlic, chili paste, 2 tablespoons lime juice, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Slowly whisk in 1/4 cup oil to make a dressing; add the cabbage, radishes and cilantro and toss. Mix the sour cream and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in another bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Top each tortilla with beans, chicken, cabbage salad and sour cream.

Chicken and Black-Bean Guacamole Tostadas image

Provided by Juenessa

Time 15m

Yield 4 tostadas

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
2 green onions, chopped
hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
lime juice
4 purchased tostadas (crisp corn tortillas)
2 cups shredded lettuce
2/3 cup crumbled mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet) or 2/3 cup feta cheese (such as Montrachet)
purchased salsa

Steps:

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 189.7, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 1.6, Protein 12

Chicken and Black-Bean Guacamole Tostadas image

Provided by Marie Samples

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large ripe avocado, peeled, pitted
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed, drained
2 green onions, chopped
Hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
2 cooked chicken breast halves, shredded (about 1 3/4 cups)
1 tomato, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Lime juice
4 purchased tostada shells (crisp corn tortillas)
2 cups shredded lettuce
2/3 cup crumbled mild goat cheese (such as Montrachet) or feta cheese
Purchased salsa

Steps:

Place avocado in medium bowl. Add lime juice and mash until almost smooth. Mix in beans and green onions. Season guacamole to taste with hot sauce, salt and pepper.
Combine shredded chicken, tomato, cilantro and cumin in small bowl. Season chicken mixture to taste with lime juice, salt and pepper.
Arrange tostada shells on plates. Top with lettuce, guacamole and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with goat cheese. Spoon salsa over and serve.

Chicken, Black Bean and Goat Cheese Toastadas image

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

For beans
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
2 large jalapeño chilies, seeded but not deveined, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 16-ounce cans black beans, rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
For chicken
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breasts, skinned, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
For salad
4 cups sliced romaine lettuce
1 medium head radicchio, sliced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
Vegetable oil
6 corn tortillas
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons (about) water
1/2 pound goat cheese, crumbled
Avocado Salsa
6 fresh cilantro springs

Steps:

Make beans:
Heat olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion and chilies; cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin; stir 30 seconds. Add beans and lime juice. Cook until heat through, stirring and mashing beans slightly with spoon, about 4 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
Make chicken:
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir until almost cooked through, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and stir until cooked through, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
Make Salad:
Combine first 3 ingredients in large bowl.
Add oil to depth of 1/4 inch to heavy medium skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Add tortilla and cook until crisp, abut 30 seconds per side. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
Add 1/4 cup olive oil to salad; toss Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tablespoon lime juice; toss. Rewarm beans over medium-low heat, stirring and thinning slightly with water. Place 1 tortilla on each plate. Spread with beans. Sprinkle with cheese. Top with salad, then chicken, salsa and cilantro.