CHILI-LIME CHICKEN TOSTADAS

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The flavor of this tender chicken is delicious with a hint of lime. It has just the right amount of heat to spice it up but keep it family friendly. -Laura Powell, South Jordan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 tostada shells
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
Optional ingredients: Shredded cabbage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced ripe olives and guacamole

Steps:

  • In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine chicken and onion. In a small bowl, combine the green chilies, lime juice, chili powder and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Set aside 2/3 cup cooking juices. Discard remaining juices. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in reserved cooking juices., Spread tostadas with refried beans; top with chicken. Layer with cabbage, cheese, salsa, sour cream, olives and guacamole if desired.

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