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Chicken Tostadas with Serrano Ranch

Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: condiment, dinner, entree, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chicken tostadas, Chicken Tostadas with Serrano Ranch, mexican food, serrano ranch, tostadas
Servings: 4 people
Author: Sweta Patel

Ingredients

Serrano Ranch

  • 1 12fl oz Brianna's Home Style Classic Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
  • 2 serrano peppers roughly chopped

Chicken tostadas

  • 1 tbsp oil I use avocado oil
  • 1 16oz ground chicken 1lb
  • 1&½ tbsp taco seasoning
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano

Assembly + Toppings

  • tostadas
  • shredded ice burg lettuce, diced tomatoes + onions & jalapeños. Shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

Serrano Ranch

  • In a food processor or blender, add the whole bottle ranch dressing and the roughly chopped Serranos. Blend until you have a fine consistency and set aside.

Chicken tostadas

  • In a pan, add oil and heat up pan on med/high heat. Add the ground chicken OR tofu. Next add all of the seasonings, using a fork or wooden spoon, break up the ground meat and cook for 7-10 mins on med heat.

Assemble the Tostadas

  • Place the tostadas in the air fryer at 400°F for 3-4 mins until there nice and toasty. Place a nice layer of ground meat, followed by lettuce, tomatoes, onions, jalapeños and shredded cheese. Drizzle on the Serrano ranch and enjoy!

Notes

  • This is the ranch dressing I used for this recipe, but you can use your favorite ranch. 
  • If Serrano peppers are too spicy for you, replace with 1 Jalapeño. 
  • Store the ranch in a air right jar in the fridge, will last up to 2 weeks.