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Chili-Lime Chicken Tostadas

Name: Chili-Lime Chicken Tostadas
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 10 min
Yield: 5 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 10 tostada shells; 1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans; Optional ingredients: Shredded cabbage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced ripe olives and guacamole

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Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 hours

Makes

5 servings

The flavor of this tender chicken is delicious with a hint of lime. It has just the right amount of heat to spice it up but keep it family friendly. —Laura Powell, South Jordan, Utah

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Ingredients

4 pounds bone-in chicken breast halves, skin removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons lime juice
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
4 garlic cloves, minced
10 tostada shells
1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
Optional ingredients: Shredded cabbage, shredded cheddar cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced ripe olives and guacamole

Directions

In a 4-qt. slow cooker, combine chicken and onion. In a small bowl, combine the green chilies, lime juice, chili powder and garlic; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until meat is tender.
Remove chicken; cool slightly. Set aside 2/3 cup cooking juices. Discard remaining juices. Shred chicken with two forks and return to slow cooker. Stir in reserved cooking juices.
Spread tostadas with refried beans; top with chicken. Layer with cabbage, cheese, salsa, sour cream, olives and guacamole if desired.

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