Chicken-Chile Tostadas

Gluten Free
Health score
11%
Chicken-Chile Tostadas
45 min.
4
417kcal

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Are you ready to spice up your lunch or dinner with a delicious and satisfying dish? Look no further than these Chicken-Chile Tostadas! Perfectly gluten-free and packed with flavor, this recipe is a delightful way to enjoy a wholesome meal without compromising on taste.

Imagine biting into a crispy corn tortilla topped with a savory blend of ground chicken, zesty spices, and fresh ingredients. The combination of cumin, chipotle, and cinnamon creates a unique flavor profile that will tantalize your taste buds. Each tostada is generously layered with shredded iceberg lettuce, melty reduced-fat cheese, and a dollop of creamy sour cream, making it a feast for both the eyes and the palate.

Not only are these tostadas easy to prepare, but they also come together in just 45 minutes, making them an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with friends and family. With a caloric count of 417 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while still enjoying a nutritious meal. Plus, the vibrant colors and fresh ingredients will make your dining experience feel special.

So gather your ingredients, fire up the oven, and get ready to impress your loved ones with these mouthwatering Chicken-Chile Tostadas. They’re sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon bottled garlic minced
  • ounces cheddar cheese reduced-fat
  • 6-inch corn tortillas ()
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • pound ground chicken 
  • 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • cup lettuce shredded
  • teaspoon juice of lime 
  • 0.3 cup cream sour reduced-fat
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cup onion 
  • 0.5 cup salsa fat-free
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 40
  2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add onion and garlic; saut 2 minutes or until onion begins to soften.
  4. Add cumin, chipotle, and cinnamon; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  5. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring to crumble.
  6. Add salsa, water, and salt; cook 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cilantro and lime juice; remove from heat.
  7. While chicken cooks, place tortillas directly on oven rack; bake at 400 for 5 minutes or until slightly crisp.
  8. Place 1 tortilla on each of 4 plates; top each tortilla with 1/4 cup lettuce, 3/4 cup chicken mixture, 1/4 cup cheese, and 1 tablespoon sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories417kcal
Protein27.9%
Fat52.62%
Carbs19.48%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.13
Glycemic Load
6.27
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
17.896086822385%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.11mg
Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.29mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
8.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.11kcal
20.86%
Fat:24.82g
38.18%
Saturated Fat:9.64g
60.25%
Carbohydrates:20.68g
6.89%
Net Carbohydrates:17.34g
6.31%
Sugar:3.7g
4.12%
Cholesterol:130.9mg
43.63%
Sodium:790.03mg
34.35%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.61g
59.22%
Phosphorus:453.4mg
45.34%
Vitamin B6:0.8mg
39.78%
Vitamin B3:7.22mg
36.12%
Selenium:22.38µg
31.97%
Calcium:277.74mg
27.77%
Vitamin B2:0.46mg
27.25%
Potassium:877.73mg
25.08%
Zinc:3.32mg
22.16%
Vitamin B12:1µg
16.6%
Magnesium:63.74mg
15.94%
Vitamin B5:1.53mg
15.28%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.69%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.62%
Vitamin A:670.79IU
13.42%
Fiber:3.34g
13.34%
Vitamin E:1.69mg
11.27%
Iron:1.87mg
10.37%
Vitamin K:10.59µg
10.09%
Copper:0.18mg
8.94%
Vitamin C:5.06mg
6.13%
Folate:24.48µg
6.12%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.33%
Source:My Recipes