Chipotle Chicken Nachos Recipe (Chicken Tinga Nachos)
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Chipotle Chicken Nachos Recipe (Chicken Tinga Nachos)
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This chipotle chicken nachos recipe is the perfect appetizer, loaded with spicy Mexican chicken tinga, topped with lots of melty cheese, great for game day!
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 Medium onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
- 2 pounds skinless chicken breast chicken thighs are good, too
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 16 ounce can tomato sauce
- 7 ounce can chipotles in adobo sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN NACHOS
- 16 ounce bag tortilla chips
- 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese or use your favorite melty cheeses
- FOR TOPPING: Crumbly white cheese Crumbly white cheese, queso blanco, sliced jalapeno peppers or serrano peppers, sliced tomato, fresh chopped cilantro, sour cream
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Instructions
FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
- Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the onions and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes.
- 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.
- Process the tomato sauce and chipotles in adobo sauce in a food processor, then pour the mixture into the pan, covering the chicken.
- Stir in the seasonings.
- Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily pulls apart.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce another 5 minutes.
FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN NACHOS
- 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 shredded chipotle chicken, then top with shredded cheeses.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheeses are nicely melted.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
634kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1262mg
(53%)
Potassium
810mg
(23%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2260IU
(45%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
429mg
(43%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 634 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 634kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1262mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 810mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2260IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 429mg | 43% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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