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Macro Friendly Ranch Chicken Tostadas

Crispy tostadas topped with seasoned ground chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, cilantro, and a creamy cilantro-avocado yogurt dressing.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 tostadas

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tostada shells
  • 1 pound ground chicken (96/4)
  • 2 tablespoons mild taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning I used Hidden Valley
  • 3 ounces Colby Jack cheese grated
  • 2 cups iceberg lettuce shredded
  • 1/2 cup tomato diced
  • 6 tablespoons Cilantro Avocado Yogurt Dressing I used Bolthouse Farms
  • cilantro chopped, for topping

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Aluminum Foil
  • large nonstick skillet
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and arrange the tostada shells in a single layer; set aside.
  2. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium.
  3. Add the ground chicken to the skillet and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until fully cooked through.
  4. Sprinkle the taco seasoning and ranch seasoning over the cooked chicken, stir to combine, then remove the skillet from the heat.
  5. Divide half of the grated Colby Jack cheese among the tostada shells, spreading it on the bottom of each shell.
  6. Top each shell evenly with the seasoned ground chicken, then sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
  7. Bake the assembled tostadas in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
  8. Remove the tostadas from the oven and top each with shredded lettuce, diced tomato, 1 tablespoon of the cilantro avocado yogurt dressing, and chopped cilantro.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The nutrition shown is for one tostada: 263 calories, 12.6g fat, 16.2g carbs, 20.2g protein.