Tostadas Salsa Verde

Oh, how I love this dish. First of all, Brad and I adore Mexican food. We make it a point to fit it into our schedules at least once a week, if not more. Secondly, this dish is so easy and flavorful, that I made it three times within the same week. See, we had extra ingredients on hand after the first night, and I didn't want them to go to waste. The solution? Enjoy it multiple times, of course!

Making use of a rotisserie chicken makes this meal even easier. If you can't get your hands on a rotisserie chicken, simply poach some chicken breasts ahead of time and shred the meat. In fact, that's what the original recipe called for.

The tortillas are covered with shredded cheese and then baked to crispy, cheesy perfection. Then, they are topped with a mixture of tender chicken, salsa verde, fresh cilantro and ground cumin. This all bakes in the oven until piping hot, and then it's served with a mountain of shredded lettuce, tomatoes and sour cream on top.

Um, yum!

It sort of reminded me of a Mexican pizza of sorts. You'll love this, folks!

Bon Appetit, my friends!

Tostadas Salsa Verde
Adapted from: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart, pg. 211

Ingredients:
4 (6-inch) flour tortillas
3 ounces shredded (3/4 cup) pepper Jack cheese
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces) shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
1 cup jarred green salsa, plus more for serving
1/4 cup chopped, plus 2 tablespoons cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange tortillas on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle cheese evenly over tortillas; bake until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss together chicken, salsa, 1/4 cup cilantro, and cumin. Spoon mixture evenly over tortillas; bake until heated through, about 8 minutes.

Top with lettuce, tomato, and sour cream. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro. Serve immediately, with additional green salsa, if desired.

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