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Crispy tostadas topped with shredded chicken, street corn, melted cheese, and cilantro lime cream on a baking tray.

Street Corn Chicken Tostada Melts with Cilantro Lime Cream

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These tostada melts are a perfect mash-up of creamy street corn, seasoned chicken, and melty cheese, all baked onto crispy tortillas and finished with a refreshing cilantro lime cream.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6–8 tostadas

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups corn kernels
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for lime cream)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise (for lime cream)
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1 small garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • 68 tostada shells
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend or Monterey Jack
  • Optional: extra cilantro, cotija, lime wedges

Instructions

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken with olive oil, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper for 2–3 minutes until warmed through.
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together corn, mayo, sour cream, paprika, garlic powder, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk all cilantro lime cream ingredients until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
  4. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place tostadas on a baking sheet and top each with chicken, street corn mixture, and cheese.
  5. Bake for 6–8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Drizzle with cilantro lime cream and garnish with extra cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Make it spicy by adding jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Swap black beans for a vegetarian version.
  • Char the corn lightly for added flavor depth.
  • Author: Jennifer
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican-American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tostada
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 48mg