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King Ranch Chicken Tostadas

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“I grew up on King Ranch casserole -- a hearty mix of chicken, tortillas, and spicy tomatoes in a creamy sauce. This version of the Texas classic has the same flavors but is much lighter.” -- Heather Meldrom, Food Editor

Everyday Food, May 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/899535/king-ranch-chicken-tostadas
  • Prep Time 20 minutes
  • Total Time 20 minutes
  • Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium yellow onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch slices
    • 10 ounces mushrooms, such as button or cremini, trimmed and sliced
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chiles, such as Ro-Tel, drained
    • 8 tostada shells
    • 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken (about 3/4 pound)
    • Shredded romaine lettuce, shredded Monterey Jack or crumbled Cotija cheese, and sour cream, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add onion and cook 4 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and mushrooms are golden brown, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes with chiles and cook, stirring, until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
  2. Spread tomato mixture on tostada shells. Top with chicken, lettuce, cheese, and sour cream.

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