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Mini Tostadas – These are the perfect Mexican appetizer. One bite loaded with beans, tender juicy chicken, cheese, and Pico de Gallo. Great for parties, game day, or just because!
Mexican food will always be one of my favorites. There is just something about the spices and the combination that I love. Chicken Tostadas are one of my go-to dinners for busy nights, and my family absolutely loves them. So I decided to turn them into an appetizer.
Let’s face it sometimes tostada shells can be hard to find, or when you do they are broken. These mini tostadas just use a bag of tortilla chips, so it is quick and and easy with stuff you probably have on hand already.
What You’ll Need
- Tortilla Chips – I like to use the round ones, but any shape works, you are just stacking ingredients on top.
- Refried Beans
- Chicken
- Salsa
- Taco Seasoning
- Pico de Gallo
- Cheese
You really can go crazy with the toppings and how you make these. These Shrimp Tostadas have a layer of guacamole on the bottom, which you could do in place of the beans. Or you could put some on top. Add a little sour cream, jalapeno, black olives….whatever your heart desires.
You can also use regular taco meat instead of chicken. This is very customizable for what you are craving.
How To Make Mini Tostadas
- The first thing you need to do is make your meat. If you are following this chicken version, I like to make the chicken in the instant pot, so it gets tender and perfectly shredable. Add chicken, taco seasoning, salsa and water to the pressure cooker and cook for 14 minutes. Quick release and then shred the chicken.
- While the chicken is cooking heat up your beans. You want them nice and warm, so they spread without breaking the chips.
- Arrange tortilla chips onto a platter. Spread about 1 tablespoon of beans onto each chip. Top with chicken, a little bit of cheese, and then pico de gallo or salsa.
- These are best served immediately.
Don’t worry if you don’t have a packet of taco seasoning, this Homemade Taco Seasoning is super easy to make and you can have it ready in 2 minutes while you prep everything else.
Recipe Tips
- You can easily make the meat ahead of time and just reheat when you are ready to assemble. These are great to have all the parts ready ahead of time if you are having a party. And then at the last minute you can assemble.
- Be sure the beans are nice and hot or they will break the chips when you spread it on there. If you use the “scoops” chips you can put just a little spoonful in the bottom and that works great as well.
- Mix up the meat and toppings to whatever you are in the mood for. My family loves the salsa chicken, so I use it a lot for Instant Pot Chicken Tacos and other recipes. But use ground beef, ground turkey or whatever your favorite is.
- There is a recipe for homemade pico de gallo included in the recipe card, but you can use a shortcut and just use diced tomatoes, store bought pico or even just salsa.
- If you aren’t a fan of beans, use Guacamole instead as the base. It is a toss up which one we like better.
More Delicious Mexican Recipes
- Instant Pot Pozole
- Chili Relleno Casserole
- Potato Tacos
- Crunchwrap Supreme
- Sour Cream Enchiladas
- Taco Stuffed Peppers
- Easy Chicken Fajitas
- Wet Burrito
Mini Tostadas
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup water
- 24 round tortilla chips
- 1 15 oz can refried beans
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Pico de Gallo
- 1 cup tomato, chopped
- 2 Tablespoon onion, finely chopped
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
Instructions
- Pour water into the bottom of the Instant Pot.
- Add chicken and season with taco seasoning.
- Pour salsa over chicken and mix to make sure some of the salsa is under the chicken to prevent burning.
- Set Instant Pot to cook under high pressure for 12 minutes if using fresh or defrosted chicken and 17 minutes if using frozen chicken breasts.
- Quick release pressure and remove lid once it is unlocked. Use 2 forks to shred the chicken. Add chicken back to the pot and mix well with the salsa.
- Meanwhile make pico de gallo by mixing all of the ingredients together. Store in the fridge until ready to use.
- Heat refried beans in a microwave safe bowl or on the stovetop.
- Arrange tortilla chips on a platter. Spread about 1 tablespoon of refried beans on each chip. Top with chicken, cheddar cheese and pico de gallo.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Hey! It's very interesting! I'll maket it today, for my daughters.
I liked your blog; so I'm a new follower. Please, visit my blog and you want, follow me too. Kisses from Brazil!
http://kibe-cozinhandocomamigos.blogspot.com/
Luiz
Hey! It's very interesting! I'll maket it today, for my daughters.
I liked your blog; so I'm a new follower. Please, visit my blog and you want, follow me too. Kisses from Brazil!
http://kibe-cozinhandocomamigos.blogspot.com/
Luiz
Thanks for sharing this yummy recipe on my Super Bowl snacks linky!
I love avocado they look super yummy
So cute! Love that they’re bite sized.
Such a fabulous appetizer!! I would love to try this!
These are super cute! I love the flavors!! YUM!
Everyone at my house loved it! Such a fun appetizer!
These bites would be perfect for our Friday movie night! We all loce chicken!
These can be a great snack or appetizer — tasty and easy either way!