These Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas start with salsa verde chicken, a slow cooker favorite that I always make for meal prep. Crispy corn tostadas topped with melted cheese, jalapenos, and a simple cabbage slaw are an easy and delicious way to turn leftovers into a refreshing weeknight dinner.
Chicken Tostada
If you’ve already made Salsa Verde Chicken, these Crispy Chicken Tostadas are one of my favorite ways to turn leftovers into an easy, protein-packed weeknight dinner. Crunchy cabbage adds freshness and a bit of acidity. The whole family loves it.
Why this works
I almost always make salsa verde chicken early in the week. That’s because it’s so diverse. Turn it into a tostada and you have something completely different with minimal effort. This recipe has been on the site for a few years, and after seeing how often our readers make it, we wanted to refresh it to better highlight how perfect it is for using up leftovers!
- Use leftover chicken from cooking.
- Soft chicken compared to crispy toast
- Fresh cabbage slaw balances the richness.
- Easy to make for dinner or meal prep.
What is a Salsa Verde Chicken Tostada?
These tostadas are an easy way to give leftover salsa verde chicken a whole new life. You can also make it with my Easy Slow Cooker Salsa Chicken. Crispy corn tostadas are layered with warm shredded chicken, melted cheese, and a simple cabbage slaw that adds crunch and freshness. It’s quick and satisfying to assemble, and it feels a little special without having to cook anything.
Why I Love These Leftover Dinners
I almost always plan a “cook once, eat twice” meal each week, and salsa verde chicken is one of my favorites. It’s versatile, high in protein, and used in a variety of dishes. Switching to tostadas means dinner is ready quickly with minimal prep and everyone can customize the toppings.
materials needed
This recipe keeps things simple and flexible. See recipe card below for exact measurements. You will need:
- Start with cooking Salsa Verde Chicken (leftover or freshly made)
- Corn Tostada Shell
- Shredded cheese (Mexican blend, Monterey Jack, or mozzarella can all work)
- Sliced red or green cabbage
- lime juice
- Pickled jalapenos (optional)
- master
- salt and pepper
Optional toppings: avocado or guacamole, Greek yogurt or light sour cream, hot sauce
How to Make Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas
Here’s a simple step-by-step method:
- Please heat the chicken
Heat remaining salsa verde chicken until warmed through. - Prepare your slaw
Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper to the cabbage and toss until slightly softened. - Assemble the toast
Spoon the warm chicken onto the tostada shells, sprinkle with cheese, and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. - Finish and serve
Top with cabbage slaw, jalapenos, and additional toppings of your choice. Serve as soon as the tostadas are crispy.
Make your own
These tostadas can be easily adjusted depending on what you have on hand.
- Additional Protein: Add black beans or refried beans under the chicken.
- weak: Omit the jalapenos or use pickled onions instead.
- Leftover Chicken: Use leftover chicken breast from rotisserie chicken and toss with salsa verde.
- Taco: If you can’t find tostada shells, follow the same recipe with crispy corn taco shells instead.
meal preparation
One batch of Salsa Verde Chicken makes about 9 tostadas. I made 6, which means I have more chicken left over for tacos, bowls, and salads later this week.
More dinners using leftover shredded chicken
If you like cooking once and turning the leftovers into multiple meals, you’ll find even more easy dinner ideas in my Leftover Recipes category. It’s full of easy, family-friendly dinners that will help you make the most of the food you already have in your fridge.
produce: night soil
Serving Size: 2 toast
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Add lime juice, cilantro, and salt to the finely chopped cabbage to taste. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Place tostada shells on baking sheet. Once the oven is hot, layer 1/3 cup chicken, 2 tablespoons shredded cheese, and jalapenos on top of each tostada shell.
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Bake until cheese is melted and crust is crispy, about 4 minutes.
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Top with finely chopped cabbage and enjoy!
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clothing material: 2 toast, calorie: 499 calorie, carbohydrate: 24 g, protein: 44 g, province: 15 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Cholesterol: 20 mg, sodium: 900 mg, fiber: 2 g
