Chicken Veggie Tostadas with Guacamole (Print Version)
Crispy tostadas topped with seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and fresh guacamole—a vibrant Mexican-inspired meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Spiced Chicken
01 - 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 tsp ground cumin
04 - 1 tsp chili powder
05 - ½ tsp smoked paprika
06 - ½ tsp garlic powder
07 - ½ tsp salt
08 - ¼ tsp black pepper
→ Sautéed Vegetables
09 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
10 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
11 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
12 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
→ Tostada Shells
13 - 8 corn tostada shells
→ Fresh Guacamole
14 - 2 ripe avocados
15 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
16 - 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
17 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - 1 lime, juiced
19 - ½ tsp salt
→ Optional Toppings
20 - ½ cup shredded lettuce
21 - ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
22 - Fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until just tender but still vibrant. Remove from heat.
04 - Mash avocados with lime juice and salt in a bowl. Stir in diced tomato, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - Place tostada shells on a serving surface. Layer each with sautéed vegetables followed by spiced chicken. Spoon generous dollops of guacamole over each tostada.
06 - Garnish with shredded lettuce, crumbled cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime if desired. Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of warm spiced chicken and cool creamy guacamole creates that perfect temperature contrast everyone craves
- Everything comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Dont overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken or it will steam instead of getting that nice golden color
- Warm your tostada shells in the oven for a few minutes to keep them crispy under all those toppings
03 -
- Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking because the actual cooking goes fast
- Let the chicken rest for a couple minutes after cooking so it stays juicy