Chicken Nachos Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
691 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Nachos Recipe
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These are the best chicken nachos loaded with juicy, saucy shredded chicken, melty cheese and salsa con queso for extra cheesiness, and all the toppings!
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 Jalapeno pepper chopped
- 1 pound skinless chicken breast chicken thighs are good, too
- 4 cloves garlic chopped
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons chili powder or use your favorite taco seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE CHICKEN NACHOS
- 12 ounce bag tortilla chips
- 15 ounce jar salsa con queso use half the jar for less cheesy
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or use your favorite melty cheeses
- 1-2 Jalapeno peppers thinly sliced (use serrano peppers for extra heat)
- FOR TOPPING: Guacamole, chopped tomato, fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream or Mexican crema – use your favorites!
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Instructions
FOR THE CHICKEN
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the onions and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down for 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
- Season the chicken breast (or thighs) with salt and pepper, then add them to the pan. Give them a nice sear on each side, a couple minute each.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and seasonings (chili powder, oregano, cumin, salt and pepper).
- Reduce heat, cover and simmer 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and very tender.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce another 2-3 minutes (this sauce is a key to HUGE flavor).
CHICKEN NACHOS ASSEMBLY
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the tortilla chips over a large baking sheet, baking dish or pan, or large oven safe bowl.
- Top the tortillas with salsa con queso, shredded chicken, shredded cheese, and jalapeno slices. (NOTE: You can do this in layers for better distribution.)
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
- Add your favorite toppings and serve!
Notes
- Nutritional information estimated without toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
691kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
42g
(65%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
92mg
(31%)
Sodium
1294mg
(54%)
Potassium
592mg
(17%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1199IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
404mg
(40%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 691 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 691kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 42g | 65% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 1294mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 592mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 1199IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 404mg | 40% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
6 reviews
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