Chicken Pineapple Salsa Tostadas (Printable Version)

Crispy tostadas topped with shredded chicken, pineapple salsa, and creamy avocado for a fresh twist.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Juice of 1 lime

→ Pineapple Salsa

09 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - 1/2 small red onion, finely diced
11 - 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
12 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
13 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Salt to taste

→ Assembly

16 - 8 corn tostada shells
17 - 1 large avocado, sliced
18 - 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
19 - Lime wedges for serving

# Directions:

01 - Combine shredded chicken with olive oil, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and lime juice in a mixing bowl. Toss thoroughly to coat. Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
02 - Mix pineapple, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a separate bowl. Stir well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
03 - Place tostada shells on serving plates.
04 - Top each tostada with a generous layer of seasoned chicken, then spoon pineapple salsa over the chicken and add avocado slices.
05 - Drizzle with sour cream if desired and serve immediately with lime wedges.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy tostadas and creamy avocado is genuinely addictive, and you'll find yourself making them on repeat.
  • Pineapple salsa brings a playful sweetness that makes everyday chicken taste like you actually know what you're doing in the kitchen.
  • Everything comes together in under 40 minutes, which means weeknight dinners can taste this good without the stress.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the tostadas until you're ready to eat them, because the shells will start absorbing moisture and lose their crispness within minutes.
  • Fresh pineapple really does taste noticeably better than canned here, and it's worth seeking out because the brightness is what makes this dish work.
03 -
  • Buy pre-shredded rotisserie chicken if you're short on time, it genuinely tastes just as good here and saves you at least 15 minutes.
  • Prep your pineapple salsa earlier in the day so the flavors have time to get to know each other, then just warm the chicken and assemble right before eating.
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