Slow Cooker Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipe!  The slow cooker crockpot does all the work and you get a great family dinner.  Now that the weather is getting hotter I am doing everything I possibly can to not use the stove/oven. The last thing I want is to help the house heat up any hotter.

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipe

That means our crock pot slow cooker is getting a big workout right now! Woohoo! More Crock Pot Recipes are coming your way. I recently made the goal of sharing a minimum of 1 new crockpot recipe every week until the end of the year.

I just love that I can start this crockpot chicken tostada recipe in the morning or at lunch and dinner is ready when we are. Plus the house smells so good while this is cooking!

Do you ever feel like patting yourself on the back for making a killer family meal and not stressing over standing at the oven? I feel like there should be some type of gold star award for making dinner and not heating the house up.

This would pair great with this Cilantro Lime Rice.

I also love making this Crock Pot Tequila Chicken Recipe in the summer. Pair it with a great margarita and it is perfect for dining outside and soaking up the evening summer weather.

You could also make this Crock Pot Cashew Chicken Recipe is you are looking for a totally different option. Chicken is just so versatile in the crockpot.

Oh wait you could also make this Crock Pot Teriyaki Chicken Recipe! If you love chicken recipes check out these Sweet and Spicy Chicken Skewers perfect for summer barbecues! Can you tell I am all in for any recipe that doesn't use the stove right now and heat up the house?

Ingredients needed to make Crock Pot Chicken Tostadas

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Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Easy Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipe! The slow cooker crock pot does all the work and you get a great family dinner.

Print Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 hours

Total Time: 5 hours 15 minutes

Servings: 8

Calories: 187kcal

Author: Tammilee Tips

Ingredients

• ½ jalapeño seeded, finely chopped
• 5 cloves Garlic finely chopped
• 1 Tablespoon Mexican chili powder
• 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable oil
• 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1 ¼ pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 5 tostada shells
• ½ Cup lettuce shredded
• ½ Cup Cheddar cheese shredded
• ⅓ Cup Chunky salsa
• Sour Cream if desired

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Instructions

• Mix jalapeño, garlic, chili powder, oil, lime juice and salt in slow cooker. Add chicken; coat with oil mixture.
• Cover; cook 4 to 5 hours.
• Remove chicken from cooker; place on cutting board. Shred chicken, using 2 forks. Return chicken to cooker and mix well. Using slotted spoon to remove chicken mixture from cooker, place ⅓ cup chicken mixture on each tostada shell. Top with lettuce, cheese, salsa and sour cream.

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Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Crock Pot Mexican Chicken Tostadas Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 187 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Fat 9g14%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 74mg25%

Sodium 559mg24%

Potassium 269mg8%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 1g4%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 470IU9%

Vitamin C 2.5mg3%

Calcium 75mg8%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe originally shared on April 8, 2018. Updated January 2021