Brady Evans continues the daring experiment to let her husband choose dinner this week.
Text And Photo By Brady Evans
As I mentioned in a previous post on HonestCooking, I allowed my husband to choose the meals for the week for our family. This is another recipe he picked out of the three cookbooks I offered to him for inspiration.
This recipe is basically a no cook recipe if you purchase rotisserie chicken or have leftover shredded chicken from another meal. With temperatures reaching the 100 degrees F in our part of the world during summer months, an arsenal of no cook recipes like this are a must.
These tostadas are “some assembly required” which also comes in handy on days where I’m working late into the evening and need my husband to prepare dinner. By stocking the fridge with containers of the premade guacamole, tomato salsa, and precooked chicken, dinner is on the table in minutes when prepared by someone who is hesitant to cook.
PrintChicken and Guacamole Tostadas
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Mexican dish featuring crispy tostadas topped with creamy guacamole, juicy shredded chicken, and zesty tomato salsa.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado, peeled
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (or use rotisserie chicken)
- 1/4 cup tomato salsa
- 4 tostada shells
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- To make the guacamole, combine the avocado, red onion, lime juice, salt, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until smooth and creamy.
- If using uncooked chicken, cook the chicken breasts in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked, about 6-7 minutes per side. Shred the chicken once cooled. Alternatively, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- To assemble the tostadas, spread a layer of guacamole on each tostada shell.
- Top with shredded chicken, followed by a spoonful of tomato salsa.
- Add shredded lettuce and cheese, if using.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover shredded chicken to save time. This dish is perfect for hot summer days when you want to avoid cooking. You can prepare the components in advance and store them in the fridge for quick assembly. Customize with your favorite toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tostada
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 18
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 55
