Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEl AztecaChalupa Texana Recipe

Chalupa Texana Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time40m
Serves4

Chicken tostada topped lettuce, guacamole, sour cream, & tomato.

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Ingredients

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For the Chalupa Base

For the Chicken Topping

For the Toppings

Method

Preparing the Chalupa Base

  1. 1

    Fry the Tortillas

    In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add one corn tortilla at a time, frying for about 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 2

    Prepare the Chicken

    In a saucepan, combine the cooked chicken breast, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is heated through and well-coated with the seasoning.

Assembling the Chalupa

  1. 3

    Build the Chalupa

    On each fried tortilla, layer the cooked chicken mixture evenly. Then, add a generous amount of shredded lettuce, followed by a scoop of guacamole, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of diced tomatoes on top.

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