Healthy Chicken Tostadas
December 18, 2013
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My mother-in-law gave us this Green Salsa chicken tostada recipe long ago when my hubby and I first got married. We were juggling work, trying to finish college, and this recipe easily became one of my favorite meals to make because it tasted so good, was cheap, and super fast to make. It has green salsa mixed with shredded chicken on a bed of lettuce. Tomatoes, avocado, and lime juice sit on top of that with a crispy baked whole wheat tortilla and melted pepper jack cheese. Mmm…. It’s really go
12
4 (6 in) whole wheat flour tortillas
3 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese (3/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups 10 oz shredded poached chicken
1 cup green salsa
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 heaping tsp ground cumin
1 cup shredded leaf lettuce or baby spinach
1 avocado, diced
3 plum tomatoes
sour cream
3 ounces shredded pepper jack cheese (3/4 cup)
2 1/2 cups 10 oz shredded poached chicken
1 cup green salsa
1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 heaping tsp ground cumin
1 cup shredded leaf lettuce or baby spinach
1 avocado, diced
3 plum tomatoes
sour cream
1. Arrange flour tortillas on baking sheet. Top evenly with cheese. Bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees for 8 minutes.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together green salsa, chicken, cilantro and cumin. spoon...
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Nutritions
Calories
1019
Sodium
427mg
17% DV
Fat
21g
32% DV
Protein
41g
83% DV
Carbs
179g
60% DV
Fiber
27g
111% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Polysaturated Fat 3g 20%
Monosaturated Fat 7g 47%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 427mg 17%
Potassium 1703mg 48%
Protein 41g 83%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber 27g 111%
Sugar 9g 19%
Vitamin A 1191IU 23%
Vitamin B6 1mg 80%
Vitamin C 12mg 20%
Calcium 395mg 39%
Iron 10mg 61%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.