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Tex-Mex Chicken Tostadas and Beans

Source: dLife

Chicken tostadas filled with peppers, onions, chicken, beans, cheese, and much, much more....

Nutrition Facts

Makes 10 servings
Amount Per Serving

Calories	310.3

Total Carbs	24.7 g

Dietary Fiber	2.9 g

Sugars	2.7 g

Total Fat	8.8 g

Saturated Fat	1.9 g

Unsaturated Fat	1.3 g

Potassium	175.3 mg

Protein	29.6 g

Sodium	642.7 mg

Dietary Exchanges 8.8 Fat, 0.8 Vegetables, 0.0 Fruits, 2.2 Meat, 1.2 Starch, 0.9 Lean Meat

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Ingredients

Directions

Using a 3 1/2- to 5-quart slow cooker combine jalapeno peppers, garlic, chili powder, lime juice, and hot pepper sauce. Add onion and chicken.
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or on high-heat setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.
Remove chicken and onions from cooker, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid.
With two forks, pull chicken apart into shreds.
In a medium bowl combine chicken, onions and the reserved 1/2 cup liquid.
Spread refried beans on tostada shells. Top with hot chicken mixture and shredded cheese.
Serve with lettuce, salsa, sour cream, and olives (optional).