Low-Fat Chicken Tostada Salad

Deb's Recipes's Note:

An healthful, tasty, and satisfying salad that makes three meal-sized servings. Created for RSC #10.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 3

• 4 -5 corn tortillas (1 - 1.5 per serving)
• nonstick cooking spray (such as PAM)
• 1 ½ cups cooked chicken , diced (3/4 pound before cooking)
• ¾ cup canned black bean , rinsed and drained (half of a 15-ounce can)
• 1⁄3; cup chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 head red leaf lettuce , torn into bite-sized pieces (about 6 cups torn pieces)
• 1 small red onion , sliced into thin rings
• 1 cup grape tomatoes , halved
• 3 tablespoons sliced jalapenos (canned type, as many as your "heat-meter" will allow)
• ¾ cup grated reduced-fat cheese (cheddar-jack or Mexican-blend recommended)
• reduced-fat sour cream
• salsa

Directions:

1. Spray each tortilla lightly one one side only with no-stick cooking spray; cut each tortilla in half then into cross-wise scant-1/2" strips; spread tortilla strips evenly across baking sheet and place into a 400°F oven for 8 minutes (tossing strips after 4 minutes for even baking) until they are a very light golden-brown; remove from oven and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, combine chicken, beans, broth, garlic, taco seasoning, and cumin in a small saucepan; simmer 10-15 minutes, or until broth is fully absorbed so that the moist chicken mixture is warmed and flavorful; drain away any excess broth if necessary or desired.
3. Toss lettuce, onion rings, tomatoes, and jalapeños together; divide lettuce mixture evenly between three serving plates; spread a large spoonful (almost ¾ cup) of chicken mixture across top of each plate of lettuce; add some grated cheese then a handful of baked tortilla strips; garnish each salad with a small dollop of sour cream and salsa as desired.

Reviews

[Color Guard Mom]

Very good. It was also VERY easy to make. Thanks for the great recipe! I look forward to making it again. :)

[Chef.Jules]

I used the chicken mixture in step 2 and put it on store-bought tostadas. Yummy! Will make again. Thanks.