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So I shredded that chicken, tossed it in some sauce, piled it on the tostadas, covered with cheese, baked, and drizzled some more barbecue sauce. It’s as simple as that. And let me tell you, I think they were eaten just as quickly as they were made! A simple salad or some frozen veggies on the side, and you have a meal the family will love in no time at all.
Now as I said, I almost made the recipe as-is. The only difference was that I had corn tortillas, and, I’ll be honest, did not know you could buy tostada shells in the store already crisped up. So I brushed the tortillas lightly with little oil and baked them for three or four minutes on each side. Worked perfectly! And in these photos I made them with mozzarella, as per Mary’s recipe, but I have also made them with sharp cheddar, and they are equally delicious. Also, I’ll be honest, I totally skipped the green onions on top because my boys don’t like them.
BBQ Chicken Tostadas
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 8 mins
Total Time 18 mins
Pick up a rotisserie chicken from the store, use up leftovers, or even make a new batch in your slow cooker to make this easy dinner recipe the family will love.
Ingredients
- 8 tostada shells or 8 corn tortillas, brushed lightly with olive oil and baked for 3-5 minutes per side, until crispy
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cups of your favorite barbecue sauce, divided
- 2 cups shredded cheese (Mary uses mozzarella in the cookbook, but I have also used cheddar, Monterey Jack, or a blend)
- 3 green onions, very thinly sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Lay out the tostada shells (or baked tortillas) on two rimmed baking sheets.
- Combine the chicken and 1 cup of the barbecue sauce in a small bowl, and stir to coat.
- Divide the chicken between the tostada shells and top with the cheese (about ¼ cup on each).
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with the remaining ½ cup barbecue sauce. Sprinkle with green onions, if desired.
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