Tangy chicken tops crispy tortillas in this easy weeknight dinner.

For the tenderest chicken ever, turn to your slow cooker.

It’s a simple, delicious meal that the whole family will love.

Slow-cooker Chicken Tostadas with toppings on a white plate with a purple cloth napkin

Photo: Caitlin Bensel

Serve with rice and beans, or pair with a bowl of guacamole and tortilla chips.

Shortcut tip: If you’re crunched for time, store-bought pico de gallo can stand in for homemade.

This recipe was developed by Pam Lolley.

Ingredients

2white onions, halved

1.50poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs

116-oz.

jar tomatillo salsa

2poblano chiles, seeded and cut into 1-in.

Chop remaining onion halves into 4 wedges each.

Cover and cook on low until tender, 4 to 5 hours.

Using 2 forks, shred chicken in the slow cooker.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use or for up to 12 hours.

Serve with lime wedges.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.