Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas

Health score
15%
Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas
45 min.
4
418kcal

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Get ready to savor the flavors of summer with our delightful Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas! This vibrant and satisfying recipe is perfect for a quick lunch or a cozy dinner, bringing a burst of color and deliciousness to your table. With tender chicken breast tenders sautéed to perfection, complemented by sweet, fresh corn, and chunky zucchini, these tostadas are everything you want in a summer meal.

With a hint of warm cumin and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that transport you straight to a sun-kissed patio. The toasted fat-free flour tortillas provide a perfect crispy base, while the zesty salsa verde and gooey Monterey Jack cheese take these tostadas to the next level. Ready in just 45 minutes and clocking in at approximately 418 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while still enjoying a nutritious meal.

What’s more, these tostadas are versatile and can easily be tailored to suit your preference—swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to make them uniquely yours. Whether you're hosting friends or simply treating yourself to a delicious dish, our Chicken & Summer Vegetable Tostadas are sure to impress. Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • teaspoons canola oil 
  • 12 ounces chicken breast tenders 
  • 8-inch flour tortillas fat-free ()
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh divided chopped
  • cup corn kernels fresh ( 2 ears)
  • teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • 0.8 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • cup onion red chopped ( 1)
  • 0.5 cup salsa verde 
  • cup zucchini chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring well.
  3. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Sprinkle the spice mixture evenly over chicken.
  5. Add chicken to pan; saut for 3 minutes.
  6. Add onion, corn, and zucchini to pan; saut for 2 minutes or until chicken is done. Stir in salsa and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Cook 2 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring frequently.
  7. Working with 2 tortillas at a time, arrange tortillas in a single layer on a baking sheet; lightly coat tortillas with cooking spray. Broil 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Spoon about 3/4 cup chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla; sprinkle each serving with 1/4 cup cheese. Broil an additional 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Repeat procedure with remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, and cheese.
  8. Sprinkle each serving with about 3/4 teaspoon of remaining cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories418kcal
Protein28.36%
Fat34.31%
Carbs37.33%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43
Glycemic Load
8.95
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.607391196748%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
8.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:417.7kcal
20.89%
Fat:15.88g
24.44%
Saturated Fat:6.34g
39.6%
Carbohydrates:38.89g
12.96%
Net Carbohydrates:35.3g
12.84%
Sugar:8.52g
9.47%
Cholesterol:73.29mg
24.43%
Sodium:960.12mg
41.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.54g
59.08%
Selenium:42.18µg
60.25%
Vitamin B3:12mg
60%
Phosphorus:436.21mg
43.62%
Vitamin B6:0.82mg
40.95%
Vitamin B1:0.41mg
27.08%
Calcium:257.16mg
25.72%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.34%
Vitamin B2:0.37mg
21.98%
Folate:85.68µg
21.42%
Potassium:702.32mg
20.07%
Vitamin B5:1.72mg
17.16%
Iron:3.06mg
16.98%
Magnesium:64.17mg
16.04%
Vitamin C:13.19mg
15.98%
Fiber:3.59g
14.37%
Zinc:1.76mg
11.74%
Vitamin A:522.87IU
10.46%
Vitamin K:8.56µg
8.15%
Copper:0.14mg
7.06%
Vitamin B12:0.35µg
5.77%
Vitamin E:0.66mg
4.42%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.41%
Source:My Recipes