Chicken Veggie Tostadas With Guacamole (Printable)
Crispy corn shells piled with seasoned chicken, colorful sautéed vegetables, and fresh homemade guacamole for a satisfying Mexican-inspired meal.
# What You Need:
→ Chicken
01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb), diced
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ 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 - ½ teaspoon salt
→ Toppings (optional)
20 - ½ cup shredded lettuce
21 - ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
22 - Fresh cilantro leaves
23 - Lime wedges
# Steps:
01 - In a medium bowl, toss the diced chicken with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
03 - In the same skillet, add the red and yellow bell peppers, red onion, and zucchini. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still vibrant. Remove from heat.
04 - While the vegetables cook, prepare the guacamole: In a bowl, mash the avocados with lime juice and salt. Stir in the diced tomato, chopped red onion, and cilantro. Adjust seasoning to taste.
05 - To assemble, set out the tostada shells. Top each with a layer of sautéed vegetables, followed by the spiced chicken.
06 - Spoon generous dollops of guacamole over each tostada. Add shredded lettuce, crumbled cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, if desired.
07 - Serve immediately for maximum crunch.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- That moment when the crispy shell meets warm spiced chicken is pure magic
- Homemade guacamole makes everything better, every single time
- You can prep everything ahead and assemble in minutes
02 -
- Warm your tostada shells in the oven for 3 minutes before assembling, it makes a huge difference
- Never assemble tostadas more than 15 minutes before serving or they will get sad and soggy
03 -
- If your tostada shells feel slightly stale, toast them at 350°F for 4 minutes and they'll come back to life
- Mix a little lime juice into the chicken while it cooks for an extra layer of flavor