Chicken and Corn Tostadas with Salsa Verde

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Chicken and Corn Tostadas with Salsa Verde
20 min.
10
260kcal

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Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Chicken and Corn Tostadas with Salsa Verde! This gluten-free dish is not only easy to prepare but also bursting with flavor, making it a fantastic option for gatherings or a cozy family meal.

Imagine crispy tostada shells topped with a vibrant mixture of sweet corn, hearty pinto beans, and tender rotisserie chicken, all brought together with the zesty kick of salsa verde and chipotle sauce. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds dancing.

With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this satisfying meal for up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for entertaining or meal prepping for the week ahead. Plus, at only 260 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt!

Finish off your tostadas with a sprinkle of crumbled cotija cheese and a touch of fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply craving a tasty dish, these Chicken and Corn Tostadas are sure to impress. Dive into this colorful and nutritious meal that’s as fun to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • 24 oz regular corn frozen
  • 15 oz pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  • 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken cut shredded
  • cup salsa verde 
  • tablespoon chipotles in adobo with adobo sauce) canned
  • 4.5 oz purchased corn tostada shells (12 Count)
  • oz cotija cheese crumbled
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Cook frozen corn as directed on bag; cool.
  2. In large bowl, mix corn, beans, chicken, salsa verde and chipotle sauce. Spoon about 1/2 cup mixture on each tostada shell.
  3. Top each with cheese and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories260kcal
Protein23.59%
Fat30.87%
Carbs45.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
15.95
Glycemic Load
9.13
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.2578260995772%

Flavonoids

Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:260.13kcal
13.01%
Fat:9.32g
14.34%
Saturated Fat:2.98g
18.62%
Carbohydrates:30.95g
10.32%
Net Carbohydrates:26.47g
9.63%
Sugar:5.04g
5.6%
Cholesterol:41.64mg
13.88%
Sodium:581.11mg
25.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.03g
32.06%
Fiber:4.48g
17.92%
Manganese:0.3mg
14.89%
Phosphorus:146.11mg
14.61%
Magnesium:43.06mg
10.76%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.43%
Potassium:347.49mg
9.93%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.57%
Vitamin B3:1.54mg
7.71%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.62%
Calcium:73.71mg
7.37%
Vitamin A:361.56IU
7.23%
Folate:28.63µg
7.16%
Zinc:1.06mg
7.08%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
7.04%
Iron:1.22mg
6.77%
Copper:0.12mg
6.2%
Vitamin C:4.92mg
5.96%
Selenium:1.69µg
2.42%
Vitamin B12:0.14µg
2.4%
Vitamin E:0.32mg
2.14%
Vitamin K:1.57µg
1.49%