Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
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Crock Pot Chicken Nachos
Description
This recipe involves seasoning boneless chicken breasts or thighs with taco seasoning and salsa, then cooking them on low or high in a slow cooker until tender enough to shred easily. The shredded chicken retains moisture and absorbs the seasoning and salsa flavors thoroughly. Once prepared, the chicken is spooned over tortilla chips scattered on a serving platter, then topped with shredded cheddar cheese. The residual heat from the chicken melts the cheese, or the nachos can be briefly broiled for a browned finish.
The dish can be customized with garnishes such as sliced black olives, jalapenos, green onions, guacamole, sour cream, and fresh salsa to suit various tastes. This layered presentation delivers a mix of crunchy chips, warmed seasoned chicken, and gooey cheese, combining textures and flavors typically enjoyed in Mexican-inspired snacks or casual meals.
The recipe accommodates substitutions like chicken thighs for longer cooking, choosing different cheese varieties, and using flavored chips for added dimension. Leftover cooked chicken is versatile for other Mexican dishes like tacos and quesadillas.
Ingredients
- 1 (1 ounce) taco seasoning envelope
- 2 lbs. chicken breast boneless, skinless; or chicken thighs
- 1 (16 ounce) salsa jarred
- 8 ounces tortilla chip or more, as needed
- 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded, or more as needed
- black olive additional toppings; sliced black olives, sliced green onions
- green onion
- guacamole
- avocado
- sour cream
- salsa
- jalapeno pepper
Instructions
- Spray slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray. Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker, sprinkle with taco seasoning, and pour salsa over top. Cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours, or on LOW for 4-6 hours. When chicken is finished cooking, shred with a fork and return to slow cooker.
- Keep chicken warm in slow cooker until ready to serve nachos.
- Place tortilla chips on a large serving platter (or a rimmed baking sheet). Spoon hot, shredded chicken over tortilla chips and top with shredded cheese. The cheese will melt from the heat of the chicken; or you can place the nachos under the broiler for a few minutes to get the cheese crispy and browned on top. Garnish with additional toppings of choice!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier meat if cooking longer than 4-6 hours.
- Nacho flavored Doritos can replace regular tortilla chips for added taste.
- Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Mexican blend cheeses can be substituted as desired.
- Leftover shredded chicken works well in tacos, quesadillas, or taco salads.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8 of the nachos | |
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 18.3g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8g | 39% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4g | 8% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7.1g | 36% |
| Cholesterol | 95.9mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 926.6mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 221.7mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.9g | 12% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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