This Chicken and Sweet Potato Tostadas recipe combines tender chicken with roasted sweet potatoes on a crispy tostada shell. It’s a delicious and nutritious meal that is easy to prepare.
Perfect for lunch or dinner, this chicken recipe is packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or cheese.
Crispy Chicken and Sweet Potato Tostadas
These tostadas feature a base of crispy corn tortillas topped with seasoned chicken and sweet potatoes, creating a satisfying and colorful dish. The recipe takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 8 corn tostada shells
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced avocado
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: In a bowl, toss the diced sweet potatoes with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender and slightly caramelized.
- Prepare Chicken: While the sweet potatoes are roasting, shred the cooked chicken and season it with salt and pepper.
- Assemble Tostadas: On each tostada shell, layer shredded lettuce, roasted sweet potatoes, and seasoned chicken.
- Add Toppings: Top with diced tomatoes, avocado, and crumbled cheese if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately with your favorite salsa or hot sauce.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 tostadas
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 35g