Tostadas Compuestas de Frijol y Pollo (Loaded Chicken and Bean Tostadas)
Crisp corn tostadas spread with creamy beans and topped with shredded chicken, lettuce, tomato, avocado and a drizzle of cream.
Made with Tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips) and Frijoles de la olla (pot beans) and Shredded chicken (pollo deshebrado). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time20 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.52 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Warm your ready made pot beans (see the base recipe) in a small pan with a splash of broth, mashing to a thick spreadable paste, until steaming hot all the way through.
- 2
Warm your shredded chicken (see the base recipe) in a pan or microwave until steaming hot all the way through.
- 3
Lay the tostadas (see the base recipe) on plates. Spread each with a layer of beans, right to the edge, so they stay crisp.
- 4
Top with chicken, a handful of lettuce, tomato slices, avocado and onion.
- 5
Finish with a drizzle of soured cream and a sprinkle of crumbled feta. Serve straight away with lime wedges.
Tips
- Spread the beans right to the edge. They act as a seal that stops the toppings soaking into the tostada.
- Assemble just before eating. Once loaded, tostadas soften within minutes.
- Add a spoonful of salsa verde or pickled jalapeños for extra kick.
Storing and freezing
Store the toppings separately in the fridge for up to 2 days and assemble fresh. Do not store assembled tostadas.
Questions
What does compuestas mean?
Compuesta means composed or assembled. A tostada compuesta is a crisp tortilla built up with layers of beans, meat, lettuce, tomato, cream and cheese.
Can I use tinned beans and cooked chicken?
Yes. Mash a tin of drained pinto beans with a little water, and use cooked leftover roast chicken, shredded, in place of the base.
Are tostadas gluten free?
Yes, when made from pure corn tortillas. Check the label on bought tostadas, as some brands contain wheat.
More made with tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips)
Frijoles Puercos (Bean and Chorizo Dip)
GFEFNFMejillones al Guajillo (Mussels in Guajillo Tomato Broth)
GFDFEFTostadas de Barbacoa con Salsa de Aguacate (Crisp Beef Tostadas)
GFEFNFTostadas de Atún con Escabeche (Tuna Tostadas)
GFDFEFSee every dish made with tostadas and totopos (tortilla chips)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.