Best Slow Cooker Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipes

SLOW-COOKER MEXICAN CHICKEN TOSTADAS

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Top crisp tostada shells with a spicy chicken mixture slow-cooked to perfection.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 10h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large jalapeño chili, finely chopped
10 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons Mexican chili powder
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons salt
2 packages (1 1/4 pounds each) boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 package (4.8 ounces) tostada shells (10 shells)
1 cup shredded lettuce
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
3/4 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/4 cup sour cream

Steps:

Mix jalapeño chili, garlic, chili powder, oil, lime juice and salt in 3- to 4- quart slow cooker. Add chicken; coat with oil mixture.
Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 10 hours.
Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred chicken, using 2 forks. Return chicken to cooker and mix well. Using slotted spoon to remove chicken mixture from cooker, place 1/3 cup chicken mixture on each tostada shell. Top with lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Tostada, Sodium 770 mg

SHREDDED CHICKEN TOSTADAS

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These flavorful tostadas are super easy and family-friendly. You won't believe how tender and juicy the chicken comes out. Just load the tostadas with your favorite fresh toppings, and you'll have one simple, sensational meal. -Lisa Kenny, Houston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
16 tostada shells
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sliced avocado, sour cream, sliced jalapenos and fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place chicken in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with taco seasoning; top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Cook, covered, on low until a thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 3-4 hours., Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to slow cooker and add salt; heat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional ingredients as desired., Pressure cooker option: Place 1/2 cup water in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Add chicken and sprinkle with taco seasoning. Top with diced tomatoes and green chiles. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. A thermometer inserted into chicken should read at least 165°., Shred meat with 2 forks. Return to pressure cooker and add salt; heat through. Serve on tostada shells with cheese and optional toppings as desired., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meat mixture and juices in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 858mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 36g protein.