Chicken Pineapple Salsa Tostadas (Printable)

Crispy tostadas with seasoned chicken, pineapple salsa, and a zesty lime crema for lively flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
05 - ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

→ Pineapple Salsa

09 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
10 - ½ small red onion, finely chopped
11 - 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
12 - ½ red bell pepper, diced
13 - ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - Juice of 1 lime
15 - Pinch of salt

→ Lime Crema

16 - ½ cup sour cream
17 - Zest of 1 lime
18 - Juice of ½ lime
19 - ¼ teaspoon salt

→ Assembly

20 - 8 small corn tostada shells
21 - 1 avocado, sliced
22 - Extra cilantro leaves for garnish
23 - Lime wedges for serving

# How-To:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - Rub chicken breasts thoroughly with olive oil, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
03 - Place seasoned chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through. Allow to rest for 5 minutes, then shred using two forks.
04 - While chicken cooks, combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, red bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
05 - Whisk together sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and salt until smooth.
06 - Warm tostada shells in the oven for 3–4 minutes if desired.
07 - Top each tostada with shredded chicken, spoonfuls of pineapple salsa, a drizzle of lime crema, and avocado slices. Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish
  • Bursting with fresh, tropical flavors from pineapple and lime
  • Easy to customize with your favorite toppings and heat levels
  • Perfect balance of textures—crispy, creamy, and tender all in one bite
  • Great for meal prep or casual entertaining
02 -
  • Always check your tostada shells before serving—if they've softened, crisp them up quickly in the oven
  • Prepare the salsa and crema ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches exactly 165°F for food safety
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the assembled tostadas just before serving for an extra burst of brightness
  • Layer the tostadas strategically: chicken first, then salsa, then crema, so the shell stays crispy longer
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