Chicken Pineapple Salsa Tostadas (Printable Version)

Crispy tostadas layered with seasoned chicken, pineapple salsa, and creamy avocado for a fresh, vibrant meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Seasoning

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 and Serving

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 evenly. Warm gently in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, tomato, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Stir well and set aside to allow flavors to meld for at least 5 minutes.
03 - Arrange tostada shells on serving plates. Top each shell with a generous layer of seasoned chicken.
04 - Spoon pineapple salsa over the chicken layer, then arrange avocado slices on top of each tostada.
05 - Drizzle with sour cream if desired. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It comes together in 40 minutes flat, making weeknight dinners actually feel manageable.
  • The contrast between crispy tostadas, creamy avocado, and juicy pineapple creates layers of texture that keep you reaching for another bite.
  • Everything tastes fresher and more alive than you'd expect from something this easy to assemble.
02 -
  • Don't assemble the full tostadas more than a few minutes before serving, or they'll start absorbing moisture and lose their satisfying crunch.
  • If your pineapple salsa tastes too acidic, a pinch more salt will balance the lime juice rather than adding sweetness.
03 -
  • If you're cooking for a crowd, set up a small tostada bar and let everyone assemble their own, which keeps things warm and makes everyone happy with their personal preferences.
  • The seasoned chicken is genuinely delicious eaten warm by itself with just a squeeze of lime, so if your tostada shells break, you've still got a winning meal.
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