Crockpot Chicken and Spinach Tostadas
These Crockpot Chicken and Spinach Tostadas are simple enough for busy weeknights and so incredibly delicious.
- Author: Lindsay // Tipps in the Kitch
- Yield: 4
Ingredients
- 8 corn tortillas (or store bought tostada shells)
- 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 3/4 c red enchilada sauce
- 1 c chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp salt, more to taste
- Freshly cracked pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp oregano
- Juice of 1-2 limes
- 1-2 c spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1/3 c fresh cilantro, chopped + more for serving
- 1 can re-fried black beans
- 1 c shredded mexican cheese blend
Optional Toppings:
- Avocado or guacamole
- Mexican crema (can sub Greek yogurt or sour cream)
- jalepenos
- cilantro
- salsa
- limes
Instructions
Slow Cooker Instructions:
- In a large crockpot, combine chicken, garlic, enchilada sauce, broth, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano. Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours- more or less depending on your crockpot.
- When chicken is done, place onto cutting board and shred using two forks. Return to pot with lime juice, spinach, and cilantro; cook an addition 10 minutes or so, until spinach is wilted.
- If you are making your own tostada shells: preheat oven to 400 and line baking sheet with foil. Lightly brush each side of the tortillas with olive oil, and bake for 4-5 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown. Blot excess grease with a paper towel and set aside.
- Turn oven to broil.
- Spread a thin layer of beans onto each tostada, followed by shredded chicken and cheese. Broil for 2 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Top with Guacamole, cilantro, mexican crema, and salsa.
Instant Pot Instructions:
- To your instant pot, add chicken, garlic, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, oregano and cook high pressure for 10 minutes.
- When chicken is done, carefully release pressure and then remove chicken to shred. Return chicken to instant pot with lime juice, spinach, and cilantro; put lid back on and let sit for 5-10 additional minutes.
- If you are making your own tostada shells: preheat oven to 400 and line baking sheet with foil. Lightly brush each side of the tortillas with olive oil, and bake for 4-5 minutes per side, until crispy and golden brown. Blot excess grease with a paper towel and set aside.
- Turn oven to broil.
- Spread a thin layer of beans onto each tostada, followed by shredded chicken and cheese. Broil for 2 minutes, until cheese is melted.
- Top with Guacamole, cilantro, mexican crema, and salsa.