These Crockpot Chicken and Spinach Tostadas are simple enough for busy weeknights and so incredibly delicious.
Author:Lindsay // Tipps in the Kitch
Yield:41x
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
Scale
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.