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Salsa verde chicken tostadas on a piece of parchment paper.
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Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas

This delicious and hassle-free dinner option, look no further than this Easy Salsa Verde Chicken Tostadas recipe. With the chicken cooked to perfection in an Instant Pot and the rest of the ingredients coming together in a snap, this dish is a lifesaver for busy weeknights.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: avocado, black beans, chicken, green salsa, salsa verde, tostadas
Servings: 10 tostadas
Author: Amy Sandidge

Equipment

  • 1 pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds chicken breast- cut in half
  • 1 ½ cups salsa verde Plus more for topping
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 10 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Toppings of choice

Instructions

  • Place chicken in the pressure cooker with the salsa verde, minced garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix gently.
  • Secure the lid and set it to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes. Do a quick-release and shred the chicken. It will be hot, so be careful!
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Brush the tortillas very lightly with olive oil and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, flip and bake another 8-10 minutes. The tortillas will be crispy and golden brown.
  • Once the tortillas are ready, start assembling the tostadas. Serve immediately.