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Chipotle Chicken Nachos Recipe (Chicken Tinga Nachos)

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 634 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN
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  1. Heat the oil in a large pan to medium heat and add the onions and jalapeno peppers. Cook them down about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic and stir. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. 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.
  4. Process the tomato sauce and chipotles in adobo sauce in a food processor, then pour the mixture into the pan, covering the chicken.
  5. Stir in the seasonings.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove the chicken and shred it with a couple of forks.
  8. Return the chicken to the pan and simmer in the sauce another 5 minutes.
FOR THE CHIPOTLE CHICKEN NACHOS
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spread the tortilla chips over a large baking sheet, baking dish or pan, or large oven safe bowl.
  3. Top the tortillas with shredded chipotle chicken, then top with shredded cheeses.
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, or until the cheeses are nicely melted.
  5. Garnish with your favorite toppings and serve!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.