Dinner for 3
Chicken Tostadas
Seasoned chicken cooks in broth, then tops crisp corn tostadas with guacamole, Mexican cream, and pickled vegetables.
Typical price
$8.74for 4 servings
$2.19 per serving$8.74 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: mexicoinmykitchen.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 3servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.02Typical price |
| Taco shells$0.25 each typical | 12 | $3.00Typical price |
| Alfredo, pesto, curry and simmer sauces$0.18/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.18Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.68Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.56 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups chicken breast
- salt to season
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1/3 tsp onion powder
- 1/3 tsp garlic powder
- 1/3 cup chicken broth
- 12 size corn tostadas
- 1 cup creamy guacamole
- 6 tbsp mexican cream
- pickled carrots and jalapeños
Steps
- Cut the chicken into small pieces and season with salt, pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until it reaches 165 F.
- Add the chicken broth and simmer for 5 minutes, until the liquid reduces.
- Spread guacamole over the tostadas and top with chicken, Mexican cream, and pickled carrots and jalapeños.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
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