America's Best Recipes/1989

Chicken Tostadas

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles, drained 1/2 cup commercial sour cream 1-3/4 cups vegetable oil
6 (6-inch) flour tortillas 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tomatoes, chopped Acocado Dressing ACOCADO DRESSING: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cider vinegar 2 teaspoons minced pickled jalapeno pepper 1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt 1 avocado, peeled and chopped 1 tomato, chopped



1 Saute garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan until tender. Stir in chicken, chiles, and sour cream. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated; remove from heat, and keep warm.
2 Heat 1-3/4 cups oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Fry tortillas, one at a time, 30 seconds on each side or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Arrange lettuce on each tortilla; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and tomato, and top with Avocado Dressing.
3 AVOCADO DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; stir gently to combine. Cover and chill. Makes 2 cups.

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