Slow Cooker Chicken Tostadas with Avocado Crema
Serves 4-6

Enjoy these flavorful chicken tostadas with the rich and creamy addition of avocado crema. Easily make the tender chicken in a slow cooker, bake the tostado shells, and prep an array of toppings. These tostadas are perfect for a crowd-pleasing family dinner or a gathering with friends!


Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt 
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil1 can 
(7 ounces) diced green chilies

For the Avocado Crema:
2 ripe avocados
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving:
12 small corn tortillas
shredded cheese
shredded lettuce
diced tomatoes
Sliced jalapeños, optional
additional cilantro
Avocado Crema

Directions:
1. Place the boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.

2. Sprinkle the ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper evenly over the chicken. Drizzle with olive oil and add the diced green chilies.

3. Cover the slow cooker and cook on the LOW setting for 6-8 hours OR on the HIGH setting for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and shreds easily with a fork.

4. Shred the chicken using two forks right in the slow cooker.

5.  Prepare the avocado crema. In a food processor, combine the ripe avocados, sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust the seasoning to your taste.

6. Prep the tortillas. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Brush both sides of the corn tortillas with olive oil and place on a sheet pan. Bake for about 5 minutes or until they become crisp and lightly browned. Flip each tortilla over and sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 2-4 minutes, or until the cheese melts.

7. Assemble the tostadas. Top each tortilla with the shredded chicken. Then, add the toppings of your choice: shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro. 

8. Drizzle or dip into the avocado crema and enjoy!