Chicken Veggie Tostadas With Guacamole (Printable version)

Crispy corn shells topped with seasoned chicken, sautéed vegetables, and fresh guacamole.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ 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

→ Tostadas

13 - 8 corn tostada shells

→ Guacamole

14 - 2 ripe avocados
15 - 1 small tomato, seeded and diced
16 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
17 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
18 - Juice of 1 lime
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Toppings

20 - 1/2 cup shredded lettuce
21 - 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
22 - Fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Combine diced chicken with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium bowl. Toss until pieces are evenly coated with spices.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 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 vegetables are tender-crisp and 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. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
05 - Layer each tostada shell with sautéed vegetables followed by spiced chicken. Top with generous dollops of guacamole.
06 - Garnish with shredded lettuce, crumbled cheese, fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately while shells remain crispy.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The texture contrast between crispy shells, tender chicken, and creamy guacamole is absolutely addictive
  • Everything happens in one skillet and comes together in under 40 minutes even on busy weeknights
  • You can customize the toppings based on whats in your fridge and still end up with something spectacular
02 -
  • Letting the chicken rest covered after cooking keeps it juicy while you finish the vegetables and guacamole
  • The guacamole tastes better after sitting for 10 minutes so all the flavors meld together
  • Do not overload the tostadas or they will become difficult to eat and may collapse under the weight
03 -
  • The smoked paprika is what makes the chicken taste restaurant quality so do not skip it
  • Let the guacamole sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for the best flavor

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