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Chicken Tostadas with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

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 This festive Chicken Tostadas recipe is so incredibly flavorful. Chunks of juicy chicken, black beans, and corn are seasoned with traditional Mexican flavors then topped with cheese and fresh veggies. Add a drizzle of Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce and dinner is done in just 30 minutes.

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Need a quick, flavorful meal for dinner? Enter Chicken Tostadas!

What’s a tostada? It’s a Mexican meal that consists of a fried tortilla that is topped with meat, beans, and vegetables.

In this recipe for Chicken Tostadas, the tortilla is topped with a seasoned blend of chicken, beans, and corn.

Cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro are added to the top along with a drizzle of Cilantro Lime Sauce for even more flavor.

You can add lettuce, onions, or any other toppings you prefer, to make these tostadas all your own.

Try this quick and easy White Queso recipe with some chips as the perfect appetizer to this meal.

Why This Recipe Works

  • You can make this recipe in 30 minutes. It’s perfect for those busy weeknights.
  • This is a family-friendly recipe that kids love. It’s also naturally gluten free when made using corn tortillas.
  • The flavor in this recipe is incredible. The chicken filling is seasoned with traditional Mexican spices, then topped with vegetables and a zesty cilantro lime sauce that’s also very easy to make.

How to Make Chicken Tostadas

Prep!

Chicken Tostadas seasoning in a light blue bowl with a blue and white striped towel around it

To prepare for this recipe, cut your chicken into bite size pieces.

If you are going to make the Homemade Taco Seasoning as listed in the recipe card below, you will want to do that before you start cooking.

Chef’s Tip: you can use a packet of taco seasoning to save a little time, though homemade is always best.

Create!

Chicken chunks cooking in a black skillet

Heat a large skillet over medium high and add the olive oil.

Add the cubed chicken and half of the taco seasoning. Cook thoroughly until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.

Chunks of chicken, corn, and black beans cooking in a black skillet

Stir in the black beans and corn and cook for about 2 more minutes or until warmed through.

Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce on a spoon held up over a bowl of more sauce

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and the remaining taco seasoning. Mix well.

Present!

Overhead view of 2 Chicken Tostadas on a white plate over a wood cutting board with slices of lime, fresh cilantro and part of a light blue bowl of sauce

To serve, top the tostados with the chicken mixture, lettuce, tomato and cheddar cheese. Add a drizzle of the cilantro lime sauce.

Tip: you can add any additional toppings that you prefer.

Tips and Techniques for the Best Chicken Tostadas

  • You can use a packet of taco seasoning rather than making your own seasoning. Homemade taco seasoning is much more flavorful, but sometimes easy is best.
  • Add any toppings you like to make these tostadas all your own. Additional toppings you may like are lettuce, salsa, onions, and avocado.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.

FAQ’s

  • What are chicken Tostadas? Chicken Tostadas are a Mexican dish consisting of a fried tortilla that is topped with chicken, beans, and vegetables.
  • What sides go with Chicken Tostadas? Side dishes that pair well with Chicken Tostadas include soup, salad, and rice.

More Mexican Inspired Dinner Recipes to Try

If you love Mexican food, be sure to try these Mexican Beef Bowls. The recipe uses cauliflower rice, but you can easily switch it out for regular rice, if you prefer.

You might also like these Chicken Fajitas Bowls or these Beef and Mushroom Enchiladas.

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Overhead of Chicken Tostadas on a white plate with lime, cilantro, a cutting board, and sauce in a small bowl in the background
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Chicken Tostadas with Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

A quick easy meal made with chunks of juicy chicken, black beans, and corn that are seasoned with traditional Mexican flavors then topped with cheese, fresh veggies, and a drizzle of Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce.
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Chicken, Gluten Free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 620kcal
Author Lauren Harris

Ingredients

Chicken Tostadas

Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime * juiced
  • 1/8 cup cilantro * minced

Instructions

Chicken Tostadas

  • In a large skillet, add the olive oil and heat to medium high.
    1 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Add the chicken and half of the taco seasoning.
    1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • Cook thoroughly until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the black beans and corn and cook 2-3 minutes or until warmed through.
    1/2 cup black beans, 1/2 cup corn

Creamy Cilantro Lime Sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, and the remaining taco seasoning. Mix well.
    1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sour cream, 1 lime, 1/8 cup cilantro
  • To serve, top tostada shells with the chicken mixture, tomato and cheddar cheese.
    1/2 cup tomato, 1 cup cheddar cheese, 8 corn tostadas
  • Drizzle on the cilantro lime sauce and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Notes

Tips and Techniques for the Best Chicken Tostadas

  • You can use a packet of taco seasoning rather than making your own seasoning. Homemade taco seasoning is much more flavorful, but sometimes easy is best.
  • Add any toppings you like to make these tostadas all your own. Additional toppings you may like are lettuce, salsa, onions, and avocado.
  • Store leftovers in an air-tight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1399IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg

This recipe was originally published on December 19, 2015. It was updated with new images, more thorough instructions, tips, techniques, and FAQ’s in January 2020.

Comments

  1. shelby says

    These are some of my favorite flavors! The tostadas look delicious. Can’t wait to give that sauce a try!

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  2. Heidy L. McCallum says

    Loving this super easy weeknight meal, I bet my kids would gobble these tostadas down in a New York second.

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  3. Traci says

    Tostadas are so much fun…and easier than hard shell tacos (since you don’t have to stand them up LOL). I love it that you used your own taco seasoning. Skip the storebought…it’s so easy! Just pinned these…thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  4. Chef Markus Mueller says

    Great looking tostadas! I always make my own taco seasoning at home too, its so easy and most importantly I know exactly what’s in it!

    Now I want to make tostadas for supper!

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  14. Louisa says

    This looks like a very yummy and easy recipe to make. I’ve never made chicken tostadas before. Now I can’t wait to make it.

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  17. Kari says

    Yum! This looks fantastic! I love that you made your own seasoning. I usually get lazy and just use taco or fajita seasoning.

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      I used to but anytime anyone tried this seasoning they would comment how good the tacos were so now I just do this instead 🙂

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  18. courtney says

    Ooh those look so delicious! Mexican food is my favourite and I am always looking for new recipes, I might just make this tonight!

    La Belle Sirene 

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  19. Wendy says

    This looks and sounds so good! I love tostadas and this looks like a version that I need to try! Thanks so much for sharing.

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  21. Brianna Leigh says

    I heat a lot of chicken and sometimes get bored of it. This looks like a cool way to spice it up and try new cuisine. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. Jamie says

    That looks amazing! I had a similar meal recently and thought I needed to try and make it at home, now I will!

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      I’ve definitely used vegenaise as a replacement for mayo and couldn’t tell a difference. For the sour cream, I know there are some dairy free versions available but I haven’t tried any of them so can’t make a recommendation based on experience, sorry.

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  30. Gabrielle says

    Those look delicious! I think I have most of the ingredients in my fridge right now! Can I ask which program you used to write your recipe in? If looks much neater than mine in just WordPress.

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  31. Kylie Travers says

    Mexican dishes like this are a staple in our house. We have a seasoning similar to yours we create and put on many meats or in various dishes. This looks delicious. Will add it to my list to try.

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  32. Amber says

    Oh my goodness…these look amazing! We have been on a taco kick around here, so I’ll definitely have to add these to the rotation.

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    • ourlittleeverything says

      I’ve been meaning to try this in taco shells! I think it would be easier to eat, but tostadas are fun too!

      Reply

  33. Chris Huston says

    Oh my — this looks delicious! I can’t wait to try this recipe. This is one of my favorites:)

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  34. Aarika says

    This is such a delicious and healthy recipe! I love tostadas, and this one sounds absolutely heavenly. Cilantro and lime together are such a delightful combination. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

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  36. Michelle says

    This looks like a super yummy weeknight dinner!! I love that you made your own taco seasoning!

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  41. Shannon says

    Oh this looks like a great Friday night meal! It’s only 9:00am, but I could totally go for one right now…looks delish!

    Shannon
    Clothes & Quotes

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  42. Kara says

    This looks absolutely delicious!! I’m adding it to our meal plan for next week. Can’t wait to try that lime sauce. 🙂

    Reply

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