Baked Tostadas with Chicken, Turkey, and/or Cheese

We enjoy finding easy and healthy ways to make Mexican food. Our favorite go-to dish is tostadas with cheesy chicken, turkey, or just cheese. We have discovered that baking corn tortillas is easier, less messy, and most importantly, less calorie and low fat, making them a delicious, crunchy, and healthy alternative to fried tostadas.

We usually buy the "extra thin" corn tortillas from the grocery store, as they cook faster and crisp up better than regular corn tortillas. Although we love to make homemade corn tortillas using the tortilla press, it can be time-consuming. We always measure the amount of chicken and cheese that goes on each tostada to keep them as low-fat as possible. This ensures that you get a cheesy chicken tostada without too much fat.

Homemade Baked Tostadas

Baked tostadas with chicken or turkey toppings are a great low-fat option!

Imagine a quick, delicious meal that is easy to make and tastes absolutely divine. Baked tostadas with succulent chicken or turkey is one of my go-to meals when I'm short on time. The best part? You can whip up this low-fat snack using leftover chicken or turkey and cheese. It's a perfect snack for kids to enjoy when they come home from school.

One thing to keep in mind is to measure the amount of chicken and cheese you put on the tostadas. I cannot stress enough how important this is. We've found that measuring doesn't affect the flavor in any way. It's surprising how just an extra ½ tablespoon of cheese can add extra calories without really adding much flavor. As much as I love a ton of cheese, I don't like the way I feel after eating a high-fat meal. So, go ahead and give this baked tostada recipe a try. You won't regret it!

If you have any leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, why not make an easy and delicious treat for your family? Bake some corn tortillas, chop up the turkey, and add shredded cheese. This way, everyone can make their own tostada whenever they feel hungry. It's an effortless way to transform your leftovers into a brand-new dish that everyone will love!

Baked Tostada Shell

To make the tostada shells, you only need a cookie sheet, some corn tortillas, and a little bit of salt. You don't need to use any oil! Just bake the corn tortillas in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 8 minutes. Check the tortillas after 8 minutes, and if they're not crispy, put them back in the oven and check every couple of minutes until they turn crispy.

Now it's time for the TOPPINGS:  Chicken or Turkey, Cheese, Salsa, Jalapenos... You name it!

Add chopped chicken or turkey.  This is a great way to use leftover chicken or holiday turkey.

Shred cheese.  We like to use Monterey Jack and Sharp Cheddar or Colby cheese.  To make it even easier, you can use the 4-cheese Mexican cheese mix.  They are all so yummy!

Cheesy Chicken Tostadas

Top the Tostada shells with the chicken and cheese and place back in the oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts (hello, cheesy chicken gooeyness!!!!).

Remember to measure the amount of chicken and cheese carefully. A quick tip is to weigh everything while the tostada shells are baking so that you can quickly assemble the tostadas when the shells are done. Typically, we put ½ ounce of chicken or turkey and one tablespoon of cheese on each tostada. These cheesy chicken tostadas are not only delicious but also low in fat.

I hope you enjoy these tostadas as much as we do.  After trying baked tostada shells, you will never want the fried version again.   Plus, you can eat so much more with fewer calories!!!! BONUS!!!!

We usually serve these tostadas with a side of salsa, making it a quick meal that will fill you up and satisfy your Mexican food cravings without feeling guilty. TIP: to enhance the flavor of store-bought salsa, add fresh chopped cilantro and/or jalapeno peppers and mix them into the salsa before serving, and you will impress your family and friends.

Don't forget you can also mix up some quick guacamole while the tostadas cook.  Check out our recipe for guacamole it is so fresh and delicious!!

Here are a few other easy-to-make recipes you might want to check out:

• Homemade Taco Seasoning - Just a few spices like cumin, oregano, garlic, & more for homemade taco seasoning.
• Sausage Broccoli Quiche - Air Fryer quiche is the perfect dish for Sunday Brunch or for a quick weekday breakfast.
• Easy Summer Recipes - A Roundup of several summer salads.
• Grilled Corn Soup - Spicy Grilled Corn Soup is a great low-fat alternative to corn chowder and packs all the flavor and comfort in every bite.
• Spicy Cheesy Chicken - Crunchy Air Fried chicken smothered in a Fiery Cheesy pepper sauce. Serve this spicy, cheesy chicken over rice.